M. R. William Grebe

M. R. William Grebe
Born August 4, 1838
Hildesheim, Niedersachsen
Died December 24, 1916
Bonner Springs, Kansas
Buried Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, Kansas City, MO
Rank Captain
Unit 4th Missouri Cavalry, Company F
Battles/wars American Civil War
Awards Metal of Honor

M.R. William Grebe (August 4, 1838 – December 24, 1916) was awarded the Metal of Honor for his actions on August 31, 1864 at the Battle of Jonesborough when, "While acting as aide and carrying orders across a most dangerous part of the battlefield, being hindered by a Confederate advance, Captain Grebe seized a rifle, took a place in the ranks and was conspicuous in repulsing the enemy." He received his metal on February 24, 1889.[1][2]

References

  1. "Valor awards for M. R. William Grebe". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
  2. "M.R. William Grebe, Capt. 40th MO Cav Co F" (PDF). Sons of Veterans of the United States of America.
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