Jack Ronald Gibbs
Sergeant
HQ CO, 507TH TRANS GROUP, ARMY SPT CMD SAIGON, 1ST LOG CMD, USARV
Army of the United States
Clarksville, Tennessee
February 19, 1948 to November 29, 1970
JACK R GIBBS is on the Wall at Panel W6, Line 90

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Jack R Gibbs
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29 Nov 2001

SON, HUSBAND, FATHER AND GRANDFATHER

LOVED AND MISSED BY ALL!!

A memorial from his wife,
Mary Sue (Gibbs) Weakley



29 Nov 2005

It was 35 years ago today that I lost you. You were then and you still remain the love of my life! The memories we shared will remain in my heart forever. You proudly supported and defended our country with dedication and respect.

From our son, daughter-in-law, and 2 beautiful granddaughters, you are "OUR HERO". You were a brave man. We are very honored to have a husband, father, and grandfather that risked his life for our country.

WE LOVE YOU !!!

From his wife,
Mary Sue (Gibbs) Weakley
clkstruck@bellsouth.net


 
30 Dec 2003

FREEDOM'S CALL

They are called to be in uniform
To serve both day & night
Protecting our great country
To fight the valiant fight

To rescue us from danger
At home- across the sea
Brave & special people
Who keep our nation free

And together on a mission
Our heroes, they are there
Every color - every creed
With freedom's light to share

And day by day - step by step
All for one and one for all
Our heroes stand together strong
To answer freedom's call



From his brother and niece,
Charles Gibbs, Sr, and Lisa (Gibbs) Buchenberger
l.buchenberger@insightbb.com

 

A Note from The Virtual Wall

On 29 Nov 1970 a C-123K Provider, tail number 54-0649, departed Phang Rang on a troop deployment mission, carrying 5 crewmen and a number of US and ARVN military members. The weather was poor, with low clouds, high winds, and poor visibility. The aircraft was last seen flying through a valley with high ridges on either side. When it failed to arrive at its destination, search efforts were begun but were hampered by weather conditions. The wreckage was found five days later; the aircraft had crashed into high ground (elevation 2700 feet) some 15 miles southwest of Cam Ranh Bay. Only two survivors were recovered.

The number of persons aboard the aircraft varies by source. Hobson's Vietnam Air Losses says there were "about 39 US and ARVN troops [killed]; 2 personnel survived", while the Aircraft Crashes Record Office and Aviation Safety Network archives each say 42 of 44 men aboard died. The U. S. casualty database identifies 29 American servicemen who died in the wreck.

Sergeant Jack Ronald Gibbs was one of the 29 Americans.


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