John W. Gibson

 John Gibson joined the U.S. Army on Sept. 4, 1942 in Tucson, AZ. He trained at Toccoa, GA; attended Jump School at Ft. Benning; Camp Mackall, NC; and Tennessee maneuvers. He was sent to England in September 1943. He is proud to have been a member of the 506th boxing team.

 He was captured at daybreak on June 6, 1944 near Carentan, France, then attended to the wounded allied prisoners. He was liberated on August 4 in Rennes, Brittany; returned to England jumped into Holland and fought for 72 days.

 His awards include the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal with OLC and the Good Conduct Medal.