Post 143 Marine Veteran Receives Quilt -of-Valor

Judy Burner of the Coweta County Quilts of Valor Group attended the American legion Post 143 Combined membership meeting on August 17 2023 to present veteran Marine Sgt. Robert Gamble with a Quilt of Valor for his selfless sacrifices made in service to his county. Sgt (E5) Gamble was awarded two Purple Hearts for wounds he received in action while serving in Vietnam. He also was awarded the National Defense Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. Pictured from left is Past Cmdr. Ronnie Pate, wife, Lucy Gamble, and Marine Sgt. Robert Gamble. (Pictured in the background is Chaplain Randy Knight)