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Merl M Gibson 1914 - 1997

Merl M Gibson of Etna Green, Kosciusko County, IN was born on January 25, 1914, and died at age 83 years old on October 18, 1997.
Merl M Gibson
Etna Green, Kosciusko County, IN 46524
January 25, 1914
October 18, 1997
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Merl M Gibson's History: 1914 - 1997

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  • 01/25
    1914

    Birthday

    January 25, 1914
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Lake County, Indiana United States
  • Early Life & Education

    4 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 35160132 Enlisted: May 14, 1941 in Ft Benjamin Harrison Indiana Military branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, Usa Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men)
  • Professional Career

    Unskilled Oilers Of Machinery
  • 10/18
    1997

    Death

    October 18, 1997
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1914, in the year that Merl M Gibson was born, in August, the Panama Canal opened to traffic. Begun by the French in the 1880's and abandoned, the United States undertook further construction in 1904. After 10 years, and the elimination of malaria carrying mosquitoes (which caused immense delays for the French and the Americans), the 48 mile long artificial waterway - a series of locks - created a shortcut for ships traveling between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
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In 1945, Merl was 31 years old when on June 22nd, the Battle of Okinawa ended. A joint Army and Marine campaign, supported by the Navy, the Battle of Okinawa went on for 82 days. The last Japanese resistance on Okinawa was defeated. 4,907 Navy, 4,675 Army, and 2,938 Marine Corps personnel were killed in the battle on the US side. It is estimated that 110,071 on the Japanese side were killed - the estimate includes Okinawan citizens who were pressed into service and includes children. With the win of Okinawa, the United States gained an important base of operations in the Pacific.
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Merl Gibson's Family Tree & Friends

Merl Gibson's Family Tree

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