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William Francis Hamberger

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William Francis Hamberger

Birth
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Death
1 Sep 1937 (aged 66)
Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA
Plot
Section 6, Grave 9164, Map Grid T 18
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Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Boxer Rebellion in the United States Navy as a Chief Carpenter's Mate. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on June 13, and on June 20-22, 1900. His citation reads “Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900, Hamberger distinguished himself by meritorious conduct”. His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901. He remained in the US Navy, retiring with the Rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Boxer Rebellion Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. Served in the Boxer Rebellion in the United States Navy as a Chief Carpenter's Mate. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery on June 13, and on June 20-22, 1900. His citation reads “Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900, Hamberger distinguished himself by meritorious conduct”. His Medal was issued on July 19, 1901. He remained in the US Navy, retiring with the Rank of Lieutenant Commander.

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  • Added: Jul 9, 2001
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22920/william_francis-hamberger: accessed ), memorial page for William Francis Hamberger (5 Jan 1871–1 Sep 1937), Find a Grave Memorial ID 22920, citing Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.