This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Meyer Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/oh0.2ACEB/2227 Message Board Post: Source: http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/moh1.htm Note: This is not my ancestry. I have NO additional information. I am just passing along information that may be useful.* MEYER, WILLIAM Rank and organization: Carpenter's Mate Third Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 22 June 1863, Germany. Accredited to: Illinois. G.O. No.: 521, 7 July 1899. 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. Additional Information Burial: Chicago, Illinois in Forest Home Cemetery (Unmarked Grave) Born: 1863 Germany Died: 1926 Additional Information: http://www.homeofheroes.com/gravesites/states/pages_go/meyer_william.html * Feel free to pass this on to other appropriate resources.