William Meyer Military person

William Meyer (June 22, 1863 – September 6, 1926) 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 22, 1863
Birth place	Germany
Date of death	September 06, 1926
Place of death	Chicago
Resting place	German Waldheim Cemetery , Forest Park Illinois