There is only one Medal awarded for actions on this day. a posthumous award from World War II.This is the second "Fighting Mess Daddy" we've seen recently. World War II*GIBSON, ERIC G. Rank and organization. Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, 3d Infantry Division. Place and date: Near Isola Bella, Italy, 28 January 1944. Entered service at: Chicago, Ill. Birth: Nysund, Sweden. G.O. No.: 74, 11 September 1944. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. On 28 January 1944, near Isola Bella, Italy, Tech. 5th Grade Gibson, company cook, led a...
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Argghhh! The Home Of Two Of Jonah's Military Guys..