Brian Keith Posted November 4, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 4, 2008 Jump Certificate 101st Signal School Certificate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted November 4, 2008 Ranger Certificate Recondo Certificate w/ patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted November 4, 2008 Jumpmaster Certificate Medical Certificate presentation of some kind. I don't know which one is Gibson yet, these guys are wearing Special Forces SSI's. He may be the Sgt. third in from the left. But that is just a guess at this point. The photo is undated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted November 4, 2008 Gibson's patches, I'll bet most of you know what they are, the Recondo patch has indentations on it from where it had been attached to the certifcate, probably since it was presented to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share #5 Posted November 4, 2008 Salute the sacrifice of young Sgt. Rowland E. Gibson, Medic with a special forces unit in Vietnam. These artifacts will be exhibited at the Museum of the Soldier, Inc. Portland, IN BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau-Brummel Posted November 4, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 4, 2008 Fantastic and very poignant group. Many thanks for showing us. Yours, Guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72newport Posted November 4, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 4, 2008 Wow...It all really hits home once you get to the last post of the telegram.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4STARCHRIS Posted November 4, 2008 Share #8 Posted November 4, 2008 Thank you for sharing this great grouping. Education by preservation. 4starchris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
316th FS 324th FG Posted November 4, 2008 Share #9 Posted November 4, 2008 Very nice presentation - I came across one mention on the web that has him as part of 5th SF Group Year Month Day Rank First / MI Last Name MOS Status Country / Unit / Location 1967 01 22 E-6 SSG Rowland E. Gibson 91B4S KIA Cam; CCC, RT Indiana; small arms fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattD Posted November 4, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 4, 2008 Medical Certificate presentation of some kind. I don't know which one is Gibson yet, these guys are wearing Special Forces SSI's. He may be the Sgt. third in from the left. But that is just a guess at this point. The photo is undated. This is probably from graduating the SF medic course. Any chance I can get a copy? Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted November 4, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 4, 2008 Great Group!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 29, 2011 Share #12 Posted July 29, 2011 Today we received his green beret and Ranger patrol cap to put with his display. The flash appears to be Vietnamese made and the lining has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 29, 2011 Share #13 Posted July 29, 2011 Flash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 29, 2011 Share #14 Posted July 29, 2011 M-1950 patrol cap with Ranger tab and cat's eyes on rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted July 29, 2011 Share #15 Posted July 29, 2011 Rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houndhell Posted August 1, 2011 Share #16 Posted August 1, 2011 Extremely touching. I live in Indiana and would like to visit this museum. Is that beret patch theater made? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted August 1, 2011 Share #17 Posted August 1, 2011 Wow, what a group! Well done mate! -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted August 1, 2011 Share #18 Posted August 1, 2011 Extremely touching. I live in Indiana and would like to visit this museum. Is that beret patch theater made? Bill Bill, I think Brian is still deployed and may not have ready access to the forum. The museum is in Portland and their website can be found at: http://www.museumofthesoldier.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted August 1, 2011 Share #19 Posted August 1, 2011 The flash does appear to be made in-country. Thanks for the plug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetop Posted August 23, 2011 Share #20 Posted August 23, 2011 The flash does appear to be made in-country. Thanks for the plug! What a magnificant grouping. Thank you very much for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted August 23, 2011 Share #21 Posted August 23, 2011 Very nice presentation - I came across one mention on the web that has him as part of 5th SF Group Year Month Day Rank First / MI Last Name MOS Status Country / Unit / Location 1967 01 22 E-6 SSG Rowland E. Gibson 91B4S KIA Cam; CCC, RT Indiana; small arms fire So served with MACV-SOG Command & Control Central running with Recon Team Indiana. As it states in the last telegram "a classified location" could suggest he was on a cross border mission and therefore classified. Will have a dig round my books and see what I can find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted August 23, 2011 Share #22 Posted August 23, 2011 Im posting same info what posted another forum about year ago... Detachment B-35 (Hiep Hoa/Duc Hue) Gibson Rowland E SGT 04/05/66 - 09/01/66 MEDIC Tra Cu (A-352/A-326) Gibson Rowland E SGT 09/01/66 - 01/22/67 MEDIC Timeline ??? Gibson, Rowland E SSG C&C Spike Team INDIANA (1-?) Earned his CMB 06/20/66 order no. 5S/66-0164 He was with CPT Edward Lesesne (recon company CO) that day 01/22/67 in Shining Brass area (Laos). Lesesne won purple heard that same day Hope it helps Mikko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted September 9, 2011 Share #23 Posted September 9, 2011 Fantastic group. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted September 9, 2011 Share #24 Posted September 9, 2011 We have a couple of photos on display that came from his brother. In country wearing tigers, 1966 or so: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted September 9, 2011 Share #25 Posted September 9, 2011 SGT Gibson working on a wounded CIDG soldier: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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