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Forest L Jr Gibbs 1916 - 2000

Forest L Gibbs of Richmond, Henrico County, VA was born on June 6, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on January 8, 2000.
Forest L Gibbs
Richmond, Henrico County, VA 23228
June 6, 1916
January 8, 2000
Male
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Forest L Gibbs' History: 1916 - 2000

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  • 06/6
    1916

    Birthday

    June 6, 1916
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    White, Citizen
  • Nationality & Locations

    Virginia United States
  • Early Life & Education

    3 Years Of High School
  • Military Service

    Military serial#: 33866161 Enlisted: March 22, 1945 in Richmond Virginia Military branch: No Branch Assignment Rank: Private, Selectees (enlisted Men) Terms of enlistment: Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law
  • Professional Career

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers, Bus, Taxi, Truck, And Tractor
  • 01/8
    2000

    Death

    January 8, 2000
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
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In 1916, in the year that Forest L Jr Gibbs was born, in June, the U.S. Congress authorized a plan to expand the armed forces over the next five years. Called the National Defense Act of 1916, the national law expanded the National Guard and Army (the Army added an aviation unit), created the Reserves, and gave the President expanded authority to federalize the National Guard. It also allowed the government to stockpile, in advance, materiel to be used in wartime.
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In 1937, Forest was 21 years old when on May 28th, the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge opened to cars. Taking 5 years to build, the 4,200-foot-long suspension bridge was an engineering marvel of its time - 11 men died during construction. The "international orange" color was chosen because it resisted rust and fading. To the present, it is the symbol of the City that is known throughout the world.
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