b. 22/06/1863 Germany. d. 06/09/1926 Chicago, Illinois.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 11/05/1898 Cienfuegos, Cuba.
William Meyer MOH
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.
MOH 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 throughout this action.
BURIAL LOCATION: FOREST HOME CEMETERY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
SECTION 49, LOT 599.
LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
