| Birth: | Jun. 22, 1863, Germany | | Death: | Sep. 26, 1926
Chicago
Cook County
Illinois, USA | 
Spanish-American War Congressional 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 CMOH 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. (bio by: Don Morfe)
Search Amazon for William Meyer | | | Burial:
Forest Home Cemetery
Forest Park
Cook County
Illinois, USA
Plot: Section 49, Lot 299 |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Don Morfe
Record added: Nov 22, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8114627 |
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