Cyrus L. Gibbs

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Cyrus L. Gibbs (0-1178162), First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 19 February 1951, near Chomchon, Korea, while commanding the leading company of his battalion which was assaulting Hill 88, Lieutenant Gibbs continually exposed himself to small arms, mortar, and artillery fire in moving from place to place throughout the zone of action. When the leading platoon was pinned down by withering enemy fire, Lieutenant Gibbs unhesitatingly moved forward, reorganized the unit, and led an inspired assault on the enemy emplacements. Lieutenant Gibbs’ gallant and aggressive actions enabled his company to secure its objective and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.