Eric Flint Wiki
Advertisement
Samuel Gibbs
Historical Figure
Nationality: United Kingdom
Year of Death: 1815
Cause of Death: Killed in action
Occupation: Soldier
Fictional Appearances:
Trail of Glory
POD: March 27, 1814
Appearance(s): 1812: The Rivers of War
Type of Appearance: Direct

Sir Samuel Gibbs (?-1815) was a British soldier and officer during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812 against the United States. He served as Sir Edward Pakenham's second-in-command at the Battle of New Orleans in January, 1815. He was injured during the battle, and died the next day of his wounds.

Samuel Gibbs in Trail of Glory[]

Major General Samuel Gibbs served as Major General Edward Pakenham's second-in-command at the Battle of the Mississippi. Gibbs was responsible for the plan to remove heavy guns from British ships and move them to face Andrew Jackson's right flank.

Advertisement