Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Spanish-American War - U.S. Navy
William Meyer
Details
- Rank: Carpenter's Mate Third Class (Highest Rank: Carpenter Third Class)
- Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
- Unit/Command:
U.S.S. Nashville - Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
- Medal of Honor Action Date: May 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Cienfuegos, Cuba
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.
Additional Details
- Accredited to: Illinois
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: August 16, 1899
Presented by Commander Raymond P. Rodgers of the USS Nashville at the Charlestown, MA, Navy Yard.
- Born: June 22, 1863, Germany
- Died: September 6, 1926, Chicago, IL, United States
- Buried: Forest Home Cemetery (49-N1/2-299), Chicago, IL, United States