Rear Admiral DeWitt C. E. Hamberger one of the most decorated heroes of the war in the Pacific. Admiral Hamberger served with Destroyer Squadron 23. Admiral Hamburger's father, William Francis Hamberger, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his duty during the Boxer Rebellion in China.
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] DeWitt Clinton Ellis Hamberger (NSN: 0-60276), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. CONVERSE (DD-509), in action against enemy Japanese forces at Empress Augusta Bay, off Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on the night of 1 - 2 November 1943. With his Task Force engaging a Japanese surface force of superior firepower, Captain Hamberger hurled the full fighting strength of his ship against the enemy and, by his inspiring leadership and skilled combat tactics, aided his Task Force in sinking five hostile warships, in damaging four others and in completely routing the enemy, thereby contributing materially to the successful establishment of our beachhead on Bougainville Island. His determination, relentless fighting spirit and gallant devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC on 16 Jan. 2019
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] DeWitt Clinton Ellis Hamberger (NSN: 0-60276), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. CONVERSE (DD-509), in action against enemy Japanese forces at Empress Augusta Bay, off Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on the night of 1 - 2 November 1943. With his Task Force engaging a Japanese surface force of superior firepower, Captain Hamberger hurled the full fighting strength of his ship against the enemy and, by his inspiring leadership and skilled combat tactics, aided his Task Force in sinking five hostile warships, in damaging four others and in completely routing the enemy, thereby contributing materially to the successful establishment of our beachhead on Bougainville Island. His determination, relentless fighting spirit and gallant devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC on 16 Jan. 2019
Rear Admiral DeWitt C. E. Hamberger one of the most decorated heroes of the war in the Pacific. Admiral Hamberger served with Destroyer Squadron 23. Admiral Hamburger's father, William Francis Hamberger, was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his duty during the Boxer Rebellion in China.
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] DeWitt Clinton Ellis Hamberger (NSN: 0-60276), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. CONVERSE (DD-509), in action against enemy Japanese forces at Empress Augusta Bay, off Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on the night of 1 - 2 November 1943. With his Task Force engaging a Japanese surface force of superior firepower, Captain Hamberger hurled the full fighting strength of his ship against the enemy and, by his inspiring leadership and skilled combat tactics, aided his Task Force in sinking five hostile warships, in damaging four others and in completely routing the enemy, thereby contributing materially to the successful establishment of our beachhead on Bougainville Island. His determination, relentless fighting spirit and gallant devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC on 16 Jan. 2019
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Navy Cross Citation
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain [then Commander] DeWitt Clinton Ellis Hamberger (NSN: 0-60276), United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Destroyer U.S.S. CONVERSE (DD-509), in action against enemy Japanese forces at Empress Augusta Bay, off Bougainville, Solomon Islands, on the night of 1 - 2 November 1943. With his Task Force engaging a Japanese surface force of superior firepower, Captain Hamberger hurled the full fighting strength of his ship against the enemy and, by his inspiring leadership and skilled combat tactics, aided his Task Force in sinking five hostile warships, in damaging four others and in completely routing the enemy, thereby contributing materially to the successful establishment of our beachhead on Bougainville Island. His determination, relentless fighting spirit and gallant devotion to duty upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
Contributor: BarryC on 16 Jan. 2019
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