William Meyer (Medal of Honor)

For the United States Representative from Vermont, see William H. Meyer.

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
Carpenter's Mate Third Class William Meyer
Born	(1863-06-22)June 22, 1863 Germany
Died	September 6, 1926(1926-09-06) (aged 63) Chicago, Illinois, US
Place of burial	Forest Home Cemetery, Chicago
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	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

William Meyer died at the age of 63 and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Chicago.

Medal of Honor citation

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.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

References

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