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James O. “Duke” Gibson Jr.

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James O. “Duke” Gibson Jr.

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Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
Death
24 Feb 1992 (aged 40)
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
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Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Evansville Police Officer James Gibson was one of the first rescuers on the scene when a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 crashed into two buildings while practicing landings at Evansville Regional Airport. He was hailed as a hero for helping to guide survivors out of the burning building.
Evansville Police Officer James Gibson was one of the first rescuers on the scene when a Kentucky Air National Guard C-130 crashed into two buildings while practicing landings at Evansville Regional Airport. He was hailed as a hero for helping to guide survivors out of the burning building.

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  • Created by: Iowa Owl
  • Added: Feb 7, 2012
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84648484/james_o-gibson: accessed ), memorial page for James O. “Duke” Gibson Jr. (18 Nov 1951–24 Feb 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 84648484, citing Alexander Memorial Park Cemetery, Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Iowa Owl (contributor 46772324).