Julius A.R. Wilke-Portsmouth, VA
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Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Marblehead at Cienfuegos, Cuba on May 11, 1898. He is buried under the name of Julius A. R. Wilkes. He is buried in Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA in Section 1, Row 6, Site 10.
Waymark Code: WMY3HY
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/13/2018
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He was born on November 14, 1860 in Germany and died on December 22, 1914 in Norfolk, VA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: WILKE, JULIUS A. R.
• Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: New York
• G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
Armed Service: Navy
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