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Lieut Gilbert Gibson “Dick” Fletcher

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Lieut Gilbert Gibson “Dick” Fletcher

Birth
Loudoun County, Virginia, USA
Death
17 Jan 1937 (aged 60)
District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Suitland, Prince George's County, Maryland, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section 20 DCFD area
Memorial ID
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DCFD
Engine 20
When he was appointed to the dept. in Dec. of 1907, horses were still in use to pull the wagons. He received numerous awards and citations over his career.
Kids - Charles, James, and Delia
Brothers - Ben, James, Joshua, Norris, Nicholas, and Allen.
Sisters - Bertha, Margaret and 3 others.
Lt. Gilbert Gibson the DCFD. He join in 1907 across the street from where he lived on Dent Place. He was a very giving and loving man. He took care of his family and family members. He was awarded a lot of awards as a Firefighther. He loved doing that job...His first job there was the water boat. Then engine 5 on Dent Place, then a few other stations final station was 20. Where in died in the line of duty, doing what he loved to do.
You can see the wall of Honor at the DCFD Academy. #53-54. He was a hero.
DCFD
Engine 20
When he was appointed to the dept. in Dec. of 1907, horses were still in use to pull the wagons. He received numerous awards and citations over his career.
Kids - Charles, James, and Delia
Brothers - Ben, James, Joshua, Norris, Nicholas, and Allen.
Sisters - Bertha, Margaret and 3 others.
Lt. Gilbert Gibson the DCFD. He join in 1907 across the street from where he lived on Dent Place. He was a very giving and loving man. He took care of his family and family members. He was awarded a lot of awards as a Firefighther. He loved doing that job...His first job there was the water boat. Then engine 5 on Dent Place, then a few other stations final station was 20. Where in died in the line of duty, doing what he loved to do.
You can see the wall of Honor at the DCFD Academy. #53-54. He was a hero.

Gravesite Details

Gilbert and Della Harmon Fletcher had 3 children Charles Married to Mabel Wyatt they had 2 daughters. Jeanie Fletcher and Suzie unknown last name. Son James Louis Fletcher was married Louise they had 4 children Barbara married to Glenn Sweeney



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