Serving as a sailor in the U.S. Navy, Chief Carpenter's Mate William Francis Hamberger received the Medal of Honor for his actions between June 20 and 22, 1900 in China during the Boxer Rebellion. At the time he was serving with U.S.S. Newark. Hamberger was 29 years old.
27 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
Hamberger was born on January 5, 1871 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey. His Medal of Honor is credited to New Jersey. Hamberger died on September 1, 1937, at the age of 66. He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Hamberger is one of 59 Medal of Honor recipients from the Boxer Rebellion and one of 93 credited to New Jersey.
Official Medal of Honor citation
Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21, and 22 June 1900, Hamberger distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
Battles and campaigns
Also served in: Boxer Rebellion.
Places
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Timeline
- January 5, 1871Born in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey
- June 20 - 22, 1900Act of valor — ChinaAge 29. U.S.S. Newark
- September 1, 1937DiedAge 66.
- Resting placeArlington National CemeteryArlington, Virginia
Biography
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.
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