William "Terry" Gibson served as a - Pfc - Grade E2 - Marine - Regular Enlisted Service
Terry was 18 years old at the time of his death.
Terry was born on September 17, 1949 in Stuebenville, Ohio.
His tour of duty began in Vietnam on June 9, 1968.
Terry served with K Company, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division.
Terry died on June 18, 1968 in Quang Tri Province, Republic of South Vietnam on a jungle rat hole named Phui Nui.
Terry died as a result of enemy small arms fire upon his position.
His body was recovered.
Terry is interred at the Easton Cemetery, Easton Pa. Sec. C, Lot 265, Plot 66
next to Heros of many wars.
Terry's religion was Protestant. He was not married.
Terry's name is listed on Panel 56W --- Line 21
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
"Rest In Peace Terry You Are Missed By All Who Knew You"
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Honors
William Terry Gibson was sent to Vietnam on 6/9/68 and died on 6/18/68, a mere 10 days. Those 10 days were however, were the last days of a Hero. He served with Honor and Distinction in the defense of His Men, His Country, and of His beloved Corps. His Distinguished Service earned him the following awards:
Purple Heart for wounds received in an armed conflict.
Combat Action Ribbion
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallantry Cross with Palm
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John Masterjohn served with Terry. He was with him when he died.
Easton Marine Killed In Action
In Vietnam War
Marine Pfc. William Terry Gibson, 18, son of Mrs. Armelia Gibson, 502 Charles St. was killed in action in Vietnam June 18, Two weeks after he arrived there for duty.
The youth, whose father lives in Ambler Pa, was an outstanding wrestler in the Easton Area High School Christmas Tournament in 1967.
The boys Mother first heard about her Son’s death from his grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, from 24 Cedar Alley Phillipsburg, who had received a telegram from the boy’s father. Upon receiving the news from Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Gibson got in touch with the Red Cross and a short time later two Marine officers called on Mrs. Gibson to verify her sons death.
Details Uncertain
Details of the Marine’s death are not definite, but Mrs. Gibson believes he died in Saigon from head and stomach wounds after being struck by a mortar shell. He arrived in Vietnam on June 3.
Pfc. Gibson graduated from Easton Area High School and was co-captain of the wrestling team in 1966-67. He took first place in the 141 pound division at the open tournament in Wilkes-Barre in 1967 where he represented the Easton YMCA.
He also won two first places when he wrestled on the team at St. Anthony’s Youth Center.
After graduation, Gibson was employed at Lehigh Foundries Co., until he entered the service last Dec. 26..
At Pariss Island
He was stationed at Parris Island, S. C. and Camp Lejeune, N. C. before being sent overseas.
He was a member of the Easton Police Athletic League.
Besides his parents and maternal grandmother, he is survived by three sisters, Carolyn and Kathleen, both of Easton, and Beverly, at home, and five brothers, Robert, Larry, David, Thomas and Russell, all at home and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Ada Williams of Washington, Pa.
When the body is returned to the United States, the Strunk Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
"The following was a reprint of an article that appeared in the Easton Express Newspaper in 1968"
Terry’s grave site here, is situated among hundreds of fellow veterans who gave their lives for their Country. They are from the many wars that have been fought for our freedom.
