A native of British Columbia, Francis Hartley Gisborne was the son of Francis Hartley Gisborne and Mary Higginson "Molly" Dandy Gisborne. His maternal grandfther was William Higginson Dandy and his maternal grandmother was Eliza Elmsly Dandy .∼Military Hall of Honor Biography:
Francis Hartley Gisborne
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
On 8 February 1944, then-Private Francis Hartley Gisborne was serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, Fifth U.S. Army.
On that day, PVT Gisborne's unit was in action against German forces during the Rome-Arno Campaign in an attack on Monastery Hill which dominated the town of Monte Cassino, Italy. PVT Gisborne's courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, Gisborne moved to Oregon.
On 6 October 1992, two women came to his rural residence in Cheshire, OR, claiming that their car had broken down. As Gisborne was attempting to use jumper cables to connect his car with their disabled auto, a man joined the 2 women. As Gisborne continued his efforts, he was struck in the head with a 2-foot length of pipe. He died of severe head trauma caused by multiple skull fractures. All three suspects were arrested a short time later.
Medals, Awards and Badges
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis H. Gisborne, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 February 1944. Private Gisborne's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 149 (1944)
Death and Burial
Technician Fifth Grade Francis Hartley Gisborne was killed on 6 October 1992. He is buried at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah County, OR, in Plot: V, 0, 2960.
Military Information: T5, US ARMY
Francis Hartley Gisborne
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
On 8 February 1944, then-Private Francis Hartley Gisborne was serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, Fifth U.S. Army.
On that day, PVT Gisborne's unit was in action against German forces during the Rome-Arno Campaign in an attack on Monastery Hill which dominated the town of Monte Cassino, Italy. PVT Gisborne's courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, Gisborne moved to Oregon.
On 6 October 1992, two women came to his rural residence in Cheshire, OR, claiming that their car had broken down. As Gisborne was attempting to use jumper cables to connect his car with their disabled auto, a man joined the 2 women. As Gisborne continued his efforts, he was struck in the head with a 2-foot length of pipe. He died of severe head trauma caused by multiple skull fractures. All three suspects were arrested a short time later.
Medals, Awards and Badges
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis H. Gisborne, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 February 1944. Private Gisborne's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 149 (1944)
Death and Burial
Technician Fifth Grade Francis Hartley Gisborne was killed on 6 October 1992. He is buried at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah County, OR, in Plot: V, 0, 2960.
Military Information: T5, US ARMY
A native of British Columbia, Francis Hartley Gisborne was the son of Francis Hartley Gisborne and Mary Higginson "Molly" Dandy Gisborne. His maternal grandfther was William Higginson Dandy and his maternal grandmother was Eliza Elmsly Dandy .∼Military Hall of Honor Biography:
Francis Hartley Gisborne
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
On 8 February 1944, then-Private Francis Hartley Gisborne was serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, Fifth U.S. Army.
On that day, PVT Gisborne's unit was in action against German forces during the Rome-Arno Campaign in an attack on Monastery Hill which dominated the town of Monte Cassino, Italy. PVT Gisborne's courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, Gisborne moved to Oregon.
On 6 October 1992, two women came to his rural residence in Cheshire, OR, claiming that their car had broken down. As Gisborne was attempting to use jumper cables to connect his car with their disabled auto, a man joined the 2 women. As Gisborne continued his efforts, he was struck in the head with a 2-foot length of pipe. He died of severe head trauma caused by multiple skull fractures. All three suspects were arrested a short time later.
Medals, Awards and Badges
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis H. Gisborne, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 February 1944. Private Gisborne's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 149 (1944)
Death and Burial
Technician Fifth Grade Francis Hartley Gisborne was killed on 6 October 1992. He is buried at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah County, OR, in Plot: V, 0, 2960.
Military Information: T5, US ARMY
Francis Hartley Gisborne
Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army
On 8 February 1944, then-Private Francis Hartley Gisborne was serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, Fifth U.S. Army.
On that day, PVT Gisborne's unit was in action against German forces during the Rome-Arno Campaign in an attack on Monastery Hill which dominated the town of Monte Cassino, Italy. PVT Gisborne's courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.
Following his honorable discharge from the Army as a Technician Fifth Grade, Gisborne moved to Oregon.
On 6 October 1992, two women came to his rural residence in Cheshire, OR, claiming that their car had broken down. As Gisborne was attempting to use jumper cables to connect his car with their disabled auto, a man joined the 2 women. As Gisborne continued his efforts, he was struck in the head with a 2-foot length of pipe. He died of severe head trauma caused by multiple skull fractures. All three suspects were arrested a short time later.
Medals, Awards and Badges
Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal
Army of Occupation Medal (Germany)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Francis H. Gisborne, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters Company, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 February 1944. Private Gisborne's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 149 (1944)
Death and Burial
Technician Fifth Grade Francis Hartley Gisborne was killed on 6 October 1992. He is buried at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Multnomah County, OR, in Plot: V, 0, 2960.
Military Information: T5, US ARMY
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