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U.S. Navy
Hamberger, William Francis
Hamberger, William Francis
RankLieutenant Commander
Year of Action1900
Unit/CommandUSS Newark (C-1)
HometownNewark, New Jersey
Citation

Fighting with the relief expedition of the Allied forces on 13, 20, 21 and 22 June 1900, Hamberger distinguished himself by meritorious conduct.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1900

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