Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Owen F. P. Hammerberg

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Daggett, Michigan

Honored By

Terry MacDonald

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

BOATSWAIN'S MATE 2ND CLASS. AS SALVAGE DIVER, HE WAS AWARDED THE MEDAL OF HONOR FOR GALLANTRY AND INTREPIDITY ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY ON FEBRUARY 17, 1945 WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SAVE TWO TRAPPED SALVAGE DIVERS AT PEARL HARBOR. HE DIED IN THE ATTEMPT.