Name William Meyer | Awards Medal of Honor Role Sailor | |
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Born June 22, 1863
Germany ( 1863-06-22 ) Place of burial Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois Allegiance United States of America Rank Carpenter's Mate Third Class Battles/wars Spanish–American War
*Battle of Cienfuegos Died September 6, 1926, Chicago, Illinois, United States | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles and wars Spanish–American War | ||
William Meyer (June 22, 1863 – September 6, 1926) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the Battle of Cienfuegos during the Spanish–American War.
William Meyer died at the age of 63 and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois.
Medal of Honor citation
Carpenter's Mate Third Class Meyer's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Nashville during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meyer displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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