William Meyer
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| William Meyer | |
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| 22 June 1863 – 6 September 1926 | |
 Carpenter's Mate Third Class William Meyer |
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| Place of birth | Germany |
| Place of death | Chicago, Illinois |
| Allegiance | 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 (22 June 1863 – 6 September 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.
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.
William Meyer died at the age of 63 and was buried in Forest Home Cemetery, Forest Park, Illinois.
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This article includes information collected from the Naval Historical Center, which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. |
- William Meyer (1863 - 1926). Find a Grave (2003-11-22). Retrieved on 2006-11-16.
- US People - Meyer, William, Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class, USN. Online Library. Naval Historical Center (2006-03-24). Retrieved on 2006-11-16.
