William Francis Hamberger (January 5, 1871 – September 1, 1937) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Boxer Rebellion who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
William F. Hamberger | |
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| Born | January 5, 1871 Newark, New Jersey, US |
| Died | September 1, 1937 (aged 66) |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1892–1932 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
| Unit | USS Newark |
| Battles / wars | Boxer Rebellion Occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
editHamberger 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 in Arlington, Virginia.[2]
Medal of Honor citation
editRank 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
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References
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "Burial detail: Hamberger, William F". ANC Explorer. Retrieved 2024-02-05.
General
- "William F. Hamberger". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- Arlington National Cemetery