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Jack
Kenneth
Gamble
1922

–

March 12, 2011

Born:

Belleville

, 

Illinois

Home:

Overton

, 

Texas

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Jack Gamble transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Jack Kenneth Gamble, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gamble and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    414th Night Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Jack Kenneth Gamble, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as P-70 aircraft of the 414th Night Fighter Squadron, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    414th Night Fighter Squadron

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Jack Kenneth Gamble, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as P-70 aircraft of the 414th Night Fighter Squadron, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.