Database 83rd Infantry Division

Chester R Gibbs (37669278)

Name Gibbs, Chester R
Rank Staff Sergeant
Army Serial # 37669278
State Iowa
Date of death 1944-12-21
Plot, Row, Grave G, 10, 5
Cemetery Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium , Google Maps
Unit 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division
Awards Purple Heart
Morning reports
1944-08-15 SGT Assigned and joined from 48th Replacement Battalion as of August 14, 1944 653 C / 331 view page
1944-10-08 SGT Promoted to Staff Sergeant, duty changed to Squad Leader (653) as of October 8, 1944 C / 331 view page
1944-12-23 SSGT Killed in action on December 21, 1944 653 C / 331 view page
1944-12-30 SSGT Died of wounds on December 21, 1944, which corrects MR of December 23, 1944 653 C / 331 view page
General Orders
GO # Rank Award Page
331 / 1944 / #17 SSGT

Combat Infantry Badge awarded on October 17, 1944 for exemplary conduct in action against the enemy in France.

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331 / 1944 / #18 SSGT

Good Conduct Medal awarded for exemplary behavior, efficiency, and fidelity.

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