JULIUS AUGUST ROBERT WILKE
- Rank: BOATSWAIN'S MATE FIRST CLASS
- Conflict/Era: SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR
- Unit/Command: U.S.S. MARBLEHEAD
- Military Service Branch: U.S. NAVY
- Medal of Honor Action Date: MAY 11, 1898
- Medal of Honor Action Action Place: CIENFUEGOS, CUBA
Additional Details:
Accredited to: NEW YORK
Awarded PostHumously: NO
Presentation Date & Details:
Born:
NOVEMBER 14, 1860, GERMANY
Died:
FEBRUARY 22, 1914, NORFOLK, VA, UNITED STATES
Buried:
TED CONAWAY NATIONAL CEMETERY, PORTSMOUTH, VA, UNITED STATES
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1989. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.