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U.S. Navy
Meyer, William
Meyer, William
RankCarpenter Third Class
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Nashville (PG-7)
Citation

On board the USS 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.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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