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William Meyer

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William Meyer

Birth
Germany
Death
6 Sep 1926 (aged 63)
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA
Plot
Section 49, Lot 299
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of Germany, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Carpenter's Mate on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the MOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meyer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. A native of Germany, he served in the United States Navy during the War with Spain as a Carpenter's Mate on board the "USS Nashville". He was awarded the MOH for his bravery during the cutting of the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, on May 11, 1898. His citation reads "Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Meyer set an example of extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action." His Medal was awarded to him on July 7, 1899.

Bio by: Don Morfe

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  • Originally Created by: Don Morfe
  • Added: Nov 22, 2003
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8114627/william-meyer: accessed ), memorial page for William Meyer (22 Jun 1863–6 Sep 1926), Find a Grave Memorial ID 8114627, citing Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.