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March 27, 1924 – Unknown

Gilbert Doud

Personal Information

Birthplace: Topeka, KS

Service Information

Branch of Service: Army

Unit: Battery B, 280th Field Artillery

Theater of Operation: European

Enlisted / Commissioned: May 28, 1943

Discharged: Jan 1, 1946

Honored By: Son, Richard Doud

Biography

Dad served as Cannoneer in Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He earned the World War II victory Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon, and four Bronze Stars.

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