About William Meyer
Lived 1863 – 1926 (aged 63). William Meyer was a military personnel.
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 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.
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Who was William Meyer?
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1863–1926)
When was William Meyer born?
William Meyer was born on 22 June 1863 in Germany.
When did William Meyer die?
William Meyer died on 6 September 1926 in Chicago.
What was William Meyer's occupation?
William Meyer was a military personnel.
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· DBpedia: William Meyer (Medal of Honor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Meyer. https://biography.guide/william-meyer/
MLA: "William Meyer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-meyer/.
Chicago: "William Meyer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-meyer/.
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