Stephan P. Gibbs
VFW Past Commander - Army
Stephen P. Gibbs was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 27, 1951 and passed away April 2, 2020. Steve was survived by his wife of 26 years, his mother Ms. Marie T. Gibbs with 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
steve entered the US Army October 15, 1970 and was attached to the 101st Airborne where he served in Vietnam before being wounded by mortar fire.
During Steve’s service in the US Army he was awarded:
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with 3 Palm awards
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
Sharpshooter Badge
Steve spent months at Walter Reed Hospital for a traumatic brain injury from combat services in Vietnam. He was a 100% Disabled Vietnam Veteran.
Steve joined the Veteran of Foreign Wars in 1973 and became a Life Member in 1993 (46 years)
Steve’s VFW service record is as follows:
VA Southern NV Health Care Advisor to the Board of Directors from 1994 to his passing.
other National Offices held:
Finance and Internal Affairs
National Employment & Training Committee
National Legislative Committee
National Deputy Chief of Staff
Military Assistance Program (MAP) 5 years
Veteran & Military Support (VMS)
VFW Western Conference Time and Place Committee
Department of Nevada VFW Offices held:
Department Commander 2005/2006
Department Assistant Services Officer from 1995 to 2000 (6 years)
Senior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Commander
Judge Advocate
Chaplain
Lifetime Memberships in the following military organizations:
Veteran of Foreign Wars
Disabled American Veterans
Military Order of the Cootie (12th Supreme Commander)
American Legion
