Years of service 1892 - 1932 Awards Medal of Honor | Role Sailor Name William Hamberger Rank Lieutenant commander | |
Born January 5, 1871
Newark, New Jersey ( 1871-01-05 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Boxer Rebellion
Occupation of Veracruz Died September 1, 1937, Washington, D.C., United States Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States Battles and wars Boxer Rebellion, United States occupation of Veracruz | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
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.
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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.
He died September 1, 1937, and is buried in the Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia. His grave can be found in section 6, grave 9164, map grid T 18 When his wife, Elizabeth Martin Hamberger died February 19, 1957 she was buried with him.
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.