The USS Gamble was a Clemson-class destroyer in the United States Navy, named after James Gamble. The ship was commissioned in 1920 and participated in various training exercises and fleet maneuvers in the Atlantic and Caribbean waters. During World War II, the USS Gamble was assigned to escort duty in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, protecting convoys from enemy attacks. The ship also engaged in anti-submarine operations and participated in the invasion of Sicily and Salerno. In 1944, the USS Gamble was transferred to the Pacific theater and took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, where it assisted in repelling Japanese air attacks. The ship continued to provide escort duties and support for various operations in the Pacific until the end of the war. After the war, the USS Gamble was decommissioned in 1945 and sold for scrap in 1947. The ship's service history highlights the important role of destroyers in naval warfare during World War II, showcasing their versatility in escort missions, anti-submarine operations, and supporting amphibious assaults.

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