William Meyer

Infobox Military Person
name=William Meyer
born= Birth date|1863|6|22
died= death date and age|1926|9|6|1863|6|22
placeofbirth=Germany
placeofdeath=Chicago, Illinois
placeofburial=


caption=Carpenter's Mate Third Class William Meyer
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch=United States Navy
serviceyears=
rank=Carpenter's Mate Third Class
commands=
unit=USS "Nashville" (PG-7)
battles=Spanish-American War *Battle of Cienfuegos
awards=Medal of Honor
laterwork=

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.

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

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. [cite web
publisher = Naval Historical Center
title = US People - Meyer, William, Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class, USN
work = Online Library
date = 2006-03-24
url = http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-m/w-meyer.htm
accessdate = 2006-11-16]

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish-American War

Notes

References

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*findagrave|8114627 Retrieved on 2006-11-16
*cite web
publisher = Naval Historical Center
title = US People - Meyer, William, Carpenter's Mate 3rd Class, USN
work = Online Library
date = 2006-03-24
url = http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/pers-us/uspers-m/w-meyer.htm
accessdate = 2006-11-16

Persondata
NAME= Meyer, William
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SHORT DESCRIPTION= United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
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