Date of death:

December 22nd, 1941

Buried on:

Commonwealth War Graves Warriston Cemetery
Row: A 1. Grave: 441.

Service number:

751333 (NCO) 104430 (Officer)

Nationality:

British (1801-present, Kingdom)

At the time of the recommendation Sgt. Gibb had completed 33 sorties between July 1940 and July 1941, mostly over German targets, and on a daylight formation attack on Kiel on 30-6-1941 was slightly wounded but did not report it to his Captain, and continued his duties until base was safely reached.
He was given a commission and lost his life as a Flying Officer at which time he was 22 years old.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

No. 35 (Madras Presidency) Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

September 23rd, 1941

Recommendation:
"Sgt. Gibb is an observer of outstanding ability possessed of a high order of courage. He has been the navigator in F/Off. Owen’s crew over a long period of operations and has contributed in a marked way to the successes achieved. He is strongly recommended for the recognition of the Distinguished Flying Medal”.

• - The London Gazette Issue 35283 published on the 23 September 1941
  - The London Gazette Issue 35279 published on the 19 September 1941
  - Philip Burman Dealer in British & Commonwealth Orders, Decorations, & Medals
  - Commonwealth War Graves Commission
  

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