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
Born(1860-11-14)November 14, 1860
Germany
DiedDecember 22, 1914(1914-12-22) (aged 54)
Place of burial
Captain Ted Conaway Memorial Naval Cemetery Portsmouth, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
RankBoatswain's Mate First Class
UnitU.S.S. Marblehead
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
AwardsMedal 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]

See also

References

  1. "Wilke, Julius A. R." Medal of Honor recipients, War With Spain. United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved July 4, 2010.
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