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Gamble, Donald C.

Date of death:
March 31st, 1944
Mentioned on:
Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
Service number:
2 025 326
Nationality:
American (1776 - present, Republic)

Biography

Donald C. Gamble of New Bedford, Massachusetts was an Aviation Ordnanceman Second Class (AOM2c) in the US Navy. As a member of the VB-110 FAW7 in Dunkeswell, Devon, England during WWII he was the ball turret gunner on the Consolidated Bomber plane PB4Y-1 Bu No 63490. On March 31st, 1944 his plane went missing over the Bay of Biscay and he was declared killed in action on April 1st, 1945.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded posthumously.
Purple Heart
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded posthumously.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Second AM awarded in the form of a golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first medal.
Awarded posthumously.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Third AM awarded in the form of a second golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first AM.
Awarded posthumously.
Air Medal (AM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)

Fourth AM awarded in the form of a third golden star to be worn on the ribbon of the first AM.
Awarded posthumously.
Air Medal (AM)

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