Awards
Gambier Bay received four battle stars for service in World War II and shared in the award of the Presidential Unit Citation to "Taffy 3" for extraordinary heroism in the Battle off Samar.
Approximate Sinking Location 11°46′N 126°09′E / 11.767°N 126.15°E / 11.767; 126.15Coordinates: 11°46′N 126°09′E / 11.767°N 126.15°E / 11.767; 126.15.
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