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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

John M. Gibson

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Staten Island, New York

Honored By

Ms. Irene M. Finn

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

ENLISTED AT AGE 18. TRAINING AT PARRIS ISLAND. ASSIGNED TO A MARINE AIR WING IN THE PACIFIC. FOUGHT ON GROUND IN SOLOMON ISLANDS AND OTHER ISLANDS, BEACHHEADS, AND JUNGLE PATROLS. MANY BOMBINGS AND STRAFINGS. LAID MESH LANDING STRIPS. RETURNED HOME ON REHABILITATION LEAVE FROM LUZON IN JUNE 1945. RECEIVED HONORABLE DISCHARGE.