William Meyer

Sailor, Military Person

1863 – 1926

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Who was William Meyer?

William Meyer 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.

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Born
Jun 22, 1863
Germany
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Sep 6, 1926
Chicago
Resting place
German Waldheim Cemetery

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on July 23, 2013

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