World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William Lacey Gibbons
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Wichita, Kansas
Honored By
Joe Kaaratan
Relationship
Son-in-law
SERVED WITH THE CAVALRY AT FORT RILEY, KANSAS IN 1942, AVIATION CADET 1943, B-17 PILOT FROM 1943-1945 AND PILOT TO SQUADRON OPERATIONS OFFICER. SHOT DOWN TWICE, ONCE BEHIND ENEMY LINES AND IN THE NORTH SEA. AWARDED THE 2 DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSSES, 5 AIR MEDALS, PURPLE HEART AND BATTLE STARS.