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SSgt. Gola G. Gibby was an engineer and the top turret gunner on his assigned B-24D, Buzzin' Bear, also named, Seeds Of Satan, and Miss Delores. ~ Sgt. Gibby flew on and survived Operation Tidal Wave over Ploesti, Romania, 1 Aug 1943. But he was later killed in action over Foggia, ltaly, when his B-24D, Buzzin' Bear, was shot down by an ME-109 German fighter. (KIA) 16 Aug 1943.

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Gola Goifield Gibby

  • Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
  • Nationality: American
  • Unit: 44th Bomb Group 67th Bomb Squadron
  • Service Numbers: 19055445
  • Highest Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Role/Job: Flight Engineer / Top Turret Gunner

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FindAGrave Memorial - SSgt. Gola G. Gibby