William F. Hamberger | |
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Born | Newark, New Jersey, US | January 5, 1871
Died | September 1, 1937 | (aged 66)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1892–1932 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Battles/wars |
Boxer Rebellion Occupation of Veracruz |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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 in Arlington, Virginia. [2]
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]
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William F. Hamberger | |
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Born | Newark, New Jersey, US | January 5, 1871
Died | September 1, 1937 | (aged 66)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1892–1932 |
Rank | Lieutenant Commander |
Battles/wars |
Boxer Rebellion Occupation of Veracruz |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.
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 in Arlington, Virginia. [2]
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]
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