William Meyer-Forest Park, IL
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 52.038 W 087° 49.818
16T E 431093 N 4635376
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Nashville at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, IL in Section 49, Lot 299.
Waymark Code: WMY2GD
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/07/2018
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He was born on June 22, 1863 in Germany and died on September 26, 1926 in Chicago, IL. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: MEYER, WILLIAM
• Rank and organization: Carpenter's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Illinois
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
Citation: 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 through this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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