There are two Medals awarded for actions on this day. Both during World War II, and one of them posthumous.World War II. BM2 Hammerberg - that's one special kind of dedication to one's comrades there.*HAMMERBERG, OWEN FRANCIS PATRICK Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate Second Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 31 May 1920, Daggett, Mich. Accredited to: Michigan. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a diver engaged in rescue operations at West Loch, Pearl Harbor, 17 February 1945. Aware of the danger when 2 fellow divers were hopelessly...
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