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William F. Hamberger

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William F. Hamberger
Born(1871-01-05)January 5, 1871
Newark, New Jersey
DiedSeptember 1, 1937(1937-09-01) (aged 66)
Place of burial
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1892 - 1932
RankLieutenant Commander
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion
Occupation of Veracruz
AwardsMedal of Honor

William Francis Hamberger (January 5, 1871 – September 1, 1937) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Hamberger was born January 5, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey, and after entering the navy Hamberger was sent as a Chief Carpenter's Mate to China to fight in the Boxer Rebellion.[1]

He died September 1, 1937, and is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.[2] His grave can be found in section 6, grave 9164, map grid T 18[2] When his wife, Elizabeth Martin Hamberger died February 19, 1957 she was buried with him.[2]

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Chief Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 5 August 1870, Newark, N.J. Accredited to: New Jersey. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.

Citation:

Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900, Hamberger distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.[1]

See also

References

Inline
  1. ^ a b "HAMBERGER, WILLIAM F." Medal of Honor recipients, China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion). United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
  2. ^ a b c "William F. Hamberger". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
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