Frederick W. Gibb
Major General Frederick William Gibb (July 24, 1908 – September 6, 1968) was a United States Army officer who served with distinction during World War II. Gibb served mostly with the 16th Infantry Regiment, part of the famous 1st Infantry Division (nicknamed "The Big Red One"), throughout most of the 1st Division's involvement in the conflict and took part in the Normandy landings. Continuing with his military career even after the war, his last assignment was as the commander of the 2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead") at Fort Benning, Georgia, before retiring in 1961.
Frederick William Gibb | |
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Frederick W. Gibb, pictured here while commanding the 16th Infantry Regiment, sometime in either 1944 or 1945. | |
| Born | July 24, 1908 New York City, New York, United States |
| Died | September 6, 1968 (aged 60) Andrews Field, Maryland, United States |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1933–1961 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-19222 |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands held | 3rd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment 16th Infantry Regiment 2nd Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (3) |
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