Rank/Rate	Chief Shipfitter
Service Number	380 71 15
Birth Date	January 9, 1910
From	Long Beach, California
Decorations	Silver Star, Purple Heart
Ship	USS Canopus (AS-9)
Date of Death	May 6, 1942
Location	Philippine Islands
Circumstances	Killed in fighting ashore after Canopus was scuttled.
Remarks	John was born in Miles City, Montana. Silver Star Award Synopsis: Shipfitter First Class John Nelson Cambron (NSN: 3807115), United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

Photo courtesy of Mary Mihovich. Information courtesy of Paul W. Wittmer. Synopsis courtesy of The Hall of Valor Project.

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