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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Melvin R. Gibson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

St. Paul, Nebraska

Honored By

Donald L. Spedden

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

OFFICER, FIELD ARTILLERY, FORWARD OBSERVER AND RECONNAISSANCE OFFICER. ACTIVE DUTY 1942-1946. NEW GUINEA, BISMARCK ARCHIPELAGO. WOUNDED IN ACTION AT NEW GUINEA, 1944. RECEIVED PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR, AMERICAN THEATER, SOUTH PACIFIC AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.