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U.S. Navy · United States 
Julius A. R. Wilke
1860 – 1914
Julius A. R. Wilke served the U.S. Navy. Julius was 53 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
11 May 1898 · Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
521, 7 July 1899.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
521, 7 July 1899.
On board the U.S.S. Marblehead during the operation of cutting the cable leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, 11 May 1898. Facing the heavy fire of the enemy, Wilke displayed extraordinary bravery and coolness throughout this action.
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