William Russel Huber

William Russel Huber (June 16, 1903 – 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.

William Russel Huber
Born(1903-06-16)June 16, 1903
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 25, 1982(1982-01-25) (aged 78)
California, U.S.
Place of burial
Golden Gate National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Rank Lieutenant
UnitUSS Bruce
AwardsMedal of Honor
Huber receives the Medal of Honor from President Calvin Coolidge (1928)
Huber's grave Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California

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.[1]

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. "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved January 6, 2010.


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