William F. Hamberger
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Born | Newark, New Jersey | January 5, 1871
Died | September 1, 1937 | (aged 66)
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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 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
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c "William F. Hamberger". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- General
- "William F. Hamberger". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved 2010-01-03.
- Arlington National Cemetery
- 1871 births
- 1937 deaths
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Navy officers
- Military personnel from Newark, New Jersey
- American military personnel of the Boxer Rebellion
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- Boxer Rebellion recipients of the Medal of Honor