page_title: William Russel Huber
hierarchical_section_title: William Russel Huber
caption_attribution_description: LC-DIG-HEC-35200: President Calvin Coolidge presents the Medal of Honor to Machinist’s Mate at the White House, Washington, D.C. Secretary of the Navy Curtis Wilbur stands to the right. To the far left stands Admiral Charles F. Hughes, 4th Chief of Naval Operations. Photographed by Harris &amp; Ewing, December 8, 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 (DD 329), 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 fire-room 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.” He later served during WWII as a Lieutenant. Huber is buried in Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California. (7/10/2015).
context_page_description: William Russel Huber a native of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was a United States Navy sailor who received the Medal of Honor for heroism on June 11, 1928.
context_section_description: 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.
caption: Huber receives the Medal of Honor from President Calvin Coolidge (1928)
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