Gamble, Donald C.
- Date of death:
- March 31st, 1944
- Mentioned on:
- Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial
- Service number:
- 2 025 326
- Nationality:
- American
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.
Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!
Purple Heart
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Sources
- Photo 1: Carla Sherman
- - Donald C. Gamble | American Battle Monuments Commission
Looking for reliable information or news facts about WW2? Do you want to create your own battlefield tour to sights of wars from the past? Or are you interested in war medals and their recipients? TracesOfWar.com tells you more!
More information
© STIWOT, 1999-2024. All rights reserved. Privacy statement, cookies, disclaimer and copyright