Thomas E. Gibbons

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Thomas E. Gibbons (38482204), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company A, 58th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Holland on 26 February 1945. Private Gibbons, himself wounded, remained when his company withdrew to render aid to a more seriously wounded companion. Exposed to enemy observation throughout the day, Private Gibbons lay in an open field waiting for darkness before he evacuated the man to a point of safety. His gallant action in saving the life of a friend reflects greatest credit upon himself and upon the Armed Forces of the United States.