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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Paul W. Gibson, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Galesburg, Illinois

Honored By

A Grateful Dutchman

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Activity During WWII

2ND LIEUTENANT, 406TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, OFFICERS COMPANY IN COMMAND OF COMPANY C. DIED OF WOUNDS SUSTAINED IN GERMANY ON FEBRUARY 18, 1945 NEAR BRACHELEN. SILVER STAR: HE WAS WOUNDED WHEN HIS PATROL TRAVERSED A MINEFIELD. AFTER SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISHING HIS MISSION HE SUPERVISED THE EVACUATION OF HIS MEN BEFORE ACCEPTING HELP FOR HIMSELF.