George Sabin Gibbs

Early military career In 1898, Gibbs enlisted in the Iowa Volunteer Infantry as a private. During the Spanish–American War and Philippine Insurrection, Gibbs served in the volunteer forces, mainly on Signal Corps duty, in ranks from private to first lieutenant. While a sergeant, Gibbs was cited for gallantry in action against the Spanish forces at Manila. and as chief Army signal officer of the Cuban Pacification.

Later military career During World War I, Gibbs was the assistant Chief Signal Officer of the American Expeditionary Forces.

He also received several foreign awards, He held this position until his retirement on June 30, 1931. and in October 1931 president of the Postal Telegraph Cable Company. Later, in 1934, he served as vice chairman of the board and a director of the Federal Telephone and Radio Corporation.

Death and legacy Gibbs died on January 8, 1947, at Coral Gables, Florida. He was buried with full military honors in Section 3 of Arlington National Cemetery.