Julius A. R. Wilke
Julius August Robert Wilke (November 14, 1860 - December 22, 1914) was an American sailor serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Julius A. R. Wilke | |
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| Born | November 14, 1860 Germany |
| Died | December 22, 1914 (aged 54) |
| Place of burial | Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery Portsmouth, Virginia |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ | United States Navy |
| Rank | Boatswain's Mate First Class |
| Unit | U.S.S. Marblehead |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Wilke was born November 14, 1860 in Germany, and after entering the navy he was sent as a Boatswain's Mate First Class to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Marblehead.[1] Wilke died on December 22, 1914 at the age of 54 years old.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: November 14, 1860, Germany. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 521, July 7, 1899.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 11, 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.[1]
References
- "Wilke, Julius A. R." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
External links
- Don Morphe (December 22, 2010). "Julius A. R. Wilke". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved March 26, 2011.
- "Julius A. R. Wilke". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
- The Cutting of the Cables at Cienfuegos
- Deeds of Valor