William Meyer (Medal of Honor)
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William Meyer | |
|---|---|
| Carpenter's Mate Third Class William Meyer | |
| Born | (1863年06月22日)June 22, 1863 Germany |
| Died | September 6, 1926(1926年09月06日) (aged 63) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| 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 |
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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, Chicago.
Medal of Honor citation
[edit ]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
[edit ]Notes
[edit ]- ^ "US People – Meyer, William, Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class, USN". Online Library. Naval History & Heritage Command. 2006年03月24日. Retrieved 2006年11月16日.
References
[edit ]- Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Categories:
- 1863 births
- 1926 deaths
- German emigrants to the United States
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- Military personnel from Cook County, Illinois
- United States Navy sailors
- Burials at Forest Home Cemetery, Chicago
- German-born Medal of Honor recipients
- Spanish–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor