William F. Hamberger-Arlington, VA
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China Relief Expedition (Boxer Rebellion) Medal of Honor Recipient for action with the relief expedition on June 13, 20, 21 and 22, 1900. He was assigned to the USS Newark. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery in Section 6, Site 9164.
Waymark Code: WMY696
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2018
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He was born on January 5, 1871 in Newark, NJ and died on September 1, 1937 in Washington D.C. He attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: HAMBERGER, WILLIAM F.
• Rank and organization: Chief Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy
• 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.
Armed Service: Navy
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