Thomas Gamble later fought and was seriously wounded in the first naval engagement of the War of 1812 while serving as second lieutenant on the frigate USS President. This was the fight with the British frigate HMS Belvidera. This took place just a few days after war was declared in June 1812.
Upon his recovery, Gamble returned to active duty and was eventually promoted to master commandant.. His first independent command was the USS Spark in the Mediterranean.
After his death, Gamble's fellow officers arranged for the transport of his body from Pisa to Leghorn (English Cemetery in Livorno, Italy). he was transported there in his last command, the USS Erie. Furthermore, $3,000 was raised to provide a marble monument at the grave
--Brock-Perry
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