Peter Gamble
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About
American war hero who was an officer in the United States Navy at the time of the War of 1812. The USS Gamble was named after him.
Before Fame
He was appointed midshipman in January 1809 and then served on the Saratoga flagship in the Battle of Lake Champlain.
Trivia
He was killed in action while serving in 1814.
Family Life
He grew up with his family in Bordertown, New Jersey.
Associated With
He served on Thomas MacDonough's flagship in 1809.