William F. Hamberger

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William F. Hamberger
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Born(1871-01-05)January 5, 1871
Newark, New Jersey
DiedSeptember 1, 1937(1937-09-01) (aged 66)
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
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]

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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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