Frank Gambino

Frank Gambino served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Iwo Jima.

His award citation reads:
 * The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Assistant Cook Frank Joseph Gambino (MCSN: 860868), United States Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as a Squad Leader in a platoon of Company L, Third Battalion, Twenty-Third Marines, FOURTH Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, 3 March 1945. voluntarily undertaking the rescue of six wounded men of his platoon who lay exposed to devastating enemy fire, Assistant Cook Gambino courageously pressed forward of the front lines through cross-fire from two heavy machine guns and, laboriously crawling and dragging each wounded man back to the protection of rocks, succeeded in rescuing five of the casualties. Despite a serious leg wound received on the fifth trip, he continued his heroic efforts until he lost his life in an attempt to rescue the sixth man. By his persevering spirit, tireless effort and extreme bravery in the face of grave danger, he saved the lives of five of his fellow Marines and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.

Gambino was born in Madison, Wisconsin.