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CPT Charles Elbert Gibson

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CPT Charles Elbert Gibson

Birth
Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia, USA
Death
26 Mar 1956 (aged 79)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
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The first Black fireman in Washington, DC.
In charge of Station No. 4 for eight years at the time of his retirement in 1927.
Veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Charter member of the DePriest Fifteen club in 1933.

Husband of Roxie Ann Hockett Gibson.
The first Black fireman in Washington, DC.
In charge of Station No. 4 for eight years at the time of his retirement in 1927.
Veteran of the Spanish-American War.
Charter member of the DePriest Fifteen club in 1933.

Husband of Roxie Ann Hockett Gibson.

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