M. R. William Grebe
M.R. William Grebe (August 4, 1838 – December 24, 1916) was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on August 31, 1864, at the Battle of Jonesborough when, "While acting as an 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 medal on February 24, 1889.[1][2]
M. R. William Grebe | |
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 Medal of Honor winner 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 |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Awards | Metal of Honor |
References
- "Valor awards for M. R. William Grebe". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 2017-02-05.
- "M.R. William Grebe, Capt. 40th MO Cav Co F" (PDF). Sons of Veterans of the United States of America.
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