World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Edward W. Gilbert
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Relationship
Self
SERVED IN THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER OF OPERATIONS WITH THE 532ND ENGINEER BOAT AND SHORE REGIMENT AS A COXSWAIN LANDING CRAFT IN NEW GUINEA AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. AWARDED THE ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER CAMPAIGN RIBBON WITH BRONZE SERVICE ARROWHEAD, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.