Columbus Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Tuesday, April 6, 1943
Add to My HeroesHarry C. Gibson
Officer Harry Gibson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an AWOL soldier from Ft. Benning.
The soldier and another man with him both produced handguns and fatally shot Officer Gibson. Both suspects were later shot and killed by other officers.
Officer Gibson was a United States Navy veteran. He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, sister, and brother.
Officer Gibson's father, Nelson Gibson, was shot and killed in the line of duty on September 12, 1915, while also serving as a police officer for the Columbus Police Department.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Gibson,
On today, the 82nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones,I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
April 6, 2025
