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U.S. Navy
Wilke, Julius August Robert
Wilke, Julius August Robert
Year of Action1898
Unit/CommandUSS Marblehead (C-11)
Citation

On board the USS Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.

Branch: U.S. NavyYear of Action: 1898

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