William Russel Huber

William Russel Huber
A light blue neck ribbon with a gold star shaped medallion hanging from it. The ribbon is similar in shape to a bowtie with 13 white stars in the center of the ribbon.
Born (1903-06-16)June 16, 1903
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died January 25, 1982(1982-01-25) (aged 78)
California, U.S.
Place of burial Golden Gate National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Lieutenant
Unit USS Bruce
Awards Medal of Honor
Huber's headstone, front and back, in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California

William Russel Huber (June 16, 1903[1] – January 25, 1982) a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for heroism on June 11, 1928.

Medal of Honor citation

For display of extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession on 11 June 1928, after a boiler accident on the U.S.S. Bruce, then at the Naval Shipyard, Norfolk, Va. Immediately on becoming aware of the accident, Huber without hesitation and in complete disregard of his own safety, entered the steam-filled fireroom and at grave risk to his life succeeded by almost superhuman efforts in carrying Charles H. Byran to safety. Although having received severe and dangerous burns about the arms and neck, he descended with a view toward rendering further assistance. The great courage, grit, and determination displayed by Huber on this occasion characterized conduct far above and beyond the call of duty.[2]

Military service

Huber served in World War I and World War II, leaving the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant.

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References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. ↑ Find a grave states year of birth as 1902, but gravestone lists 1903
  2. ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2010.


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