Unit U.S.S. Marblehead | Name Julius R. | |
Born November 14, 1860
Germany ( 1860-11-14 ) Died December 22, 1914(1914-12-22) (aged 54) Place of burial Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery Portsmouth, Virginia Allegiance United States of America Rank Boatswain's Mate First Class | ||
Service/branch United States Navy | ||
Julius August Robert Wilke (November 14, 1860 - December 22, 1914) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
Wilke was born November 14, 1860 in Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Boatswain's Mate First Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: November 14, 1860, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, July 7, 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 11, 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.