David M. Gerber was born on July 25, 1923, in Brooklyn, New York. He was the husband of Laraine Stephen. He served in the 751st Bomber Squadron, 457th Bomber Group, Heavy, as a Staff Sergeant and Radio Operator of B-17 (42-97465) known as ''Scarlet Harlot'' during World War II.

On April 9, 1944, "Scarlet Harlot" took part in a large-scale bombing operation over the Baltic coast, targeting German factories involved in Focke-Wulf aircraft production near Gdynia (then Gotenhafen). During the mission, "Scarlet Harlot" was hit by intense German anti-aircraft fire and eventually went down near Osiek Lęborski, Poland. While the pilot did not survive the crash, most of the crew managed to parachute out, though they were soon captured and taken as prisoners of war. Tragically, two crew members who bailed out were later found deceased due to injuries sustained during their descent.

SSgt Gerber was captured by German forces and became a Prisoner of War. He was detained at Stalag 17B Braunau Gneikendorf, Austria, and was liberated at the end of the war. After returning to the U.S., he graduated from the University of the Pacific and began his career in advertising and talent management. He transitioned to television in the late 1960s, producing The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and working in executive roles at Columbia Pictures and MGM. Throughout his career, Gerber produced numerous popular shows and TV movies, earning multiple Emmy nominations and a Peabody Award for George Washington. SSgt Gerber died on January 2, 2010, and is now buried in the Sholom Memorial Park, Sylmar, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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