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English: 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 & 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.
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Source LC-DIG-HEC-35200
Author National Museum of the U.S. Navy

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