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.
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 in Arlington, Virginia.[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.
- ^ "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