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An Army child, George was born in Cuba, where his parents were serving with the American Army of Occupation following the Spanish-American War.</div>
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To those of us so accustomed to loyalty among our fellow graduates, George was outstanding in his devotion to West Point, our country, the Army and to his beloved wife Anne. He was afflicted with an inoperable, incurable stomach cancer. As I sat by his bed during the last week of his life, George, although in agony, was more concerned with the future welfare of Anne, his country and West Point than his own approaching end. He faced death like the brave soldier he was, as he had faced death so many times on the battlefield. His citations for gallantry in action (Silver Stars in Africa and Sicily) are replete with the words "courage and leadership.” With his fine analytical mind, it is to be regretted that all his stars remained on his service ribbons and never reached his shoulders.</div>
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On that bloody day in June 1944 when we stormed ashore in Normandy, George, although an artillery battalion commander, was one of the first of the assault force to peneriate the enemy’s coast defense line, and added the Distinguished Service Cross to his other decorations. And although he had been twice wounded in Europe, when Germany was defeated he was among those who volunteered to go around and fight the Japanese. Never did he murmur a word against the Army because he seas not promoted—such was his loyalty.</div>
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His mortal remains have gone home to West Point, and as he joins that Long Gray Line I am certain that he will not be among the file closers. George was the epitome of the Cadet Prayer, and any reported deviation from it actually hurts him.</div>
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He is survived by his wife Anne; a daughter, Judith E. Alexander; three grandchildren; and two brothers, Major General David P. Gibbs and Admiral Robert H Gibbs. It is of especial interest to note that his father was Chief of the old Army Signal Corps and that the equivalent position was held by his brother David in the new Army.—Brigadier General Philip F. Kramer Corps of Engineers (Retired)</div>
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