William Meyer (Medal of Honor)
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William Meyer | |
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![]() Carpenter's Mate Third Class William Meyer | |
Born | Germany | June 22, 1863
Died | September 6, 1926 Chicago, Illinois | (aged 63)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Navy |
Rank | Carpenter's Mate Third Class |
Unit | USS Nashville (PG-7) |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War *Battle of Cienfuegos |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
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.[1]
See also
Notes
- ^ "US People – Meyer, William, Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class, USN". Online Library. Naval History & Heritage Command. 2006-03-24. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
- "William Meyer". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved 2006-11-16.
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