Medal of Honor Action Place: Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia, USA
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.
Additional Details
Accredited to: Pennsylvania
Awarded Posthumously: No
Presentation Date & Details: December 15, 1928 The White House, presented by Pres. Calvin Coolidge
Born: July 16, 1902, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, United States
Died: January 25, 1982, San Mateo, CA, United States
Buried: Golden Gate National Cemetery (MH) (2-B-4085), San Bruno, CA, United States