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Spanish–American War

William Meyer

Carpenter's Mate Third Class · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

11 May 1898 · USS Nashville

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Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Illinois
Action
USS Nashville

The citation

Official 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 through this action.

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