M. R. William Grebe
M. R. William Grebe | |
|---|---|
 William R. Grebe, circa 1913 | |
| Born | August 4, 1838 Hildesheim, Niedersachsen |
| Died | December 24, 1916 |
| Buried | Mount Saint Mary's Cemetery, Kansas City, MO |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Union Army |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 4th Missouri Calvary, Company F |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
M. R. William Grebe (August 4, 1838) – (December 24, 1916) was a Captain (calvary) in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in Jonesboro, Georgia, on August 31, 1864.
Medal of Honor Citation
M. R. William Grebe received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during American Civil War. The citation reads:
- Date of Issue: February 24, 1899
CITATION: The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Captain (Cavalry) M. R. William Grebe, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 31 August 1864, while serving with Company F, 4th Missouri Cavalry, in action at Jonesboro, Georgia. While acting as 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.
References
External Links
- Valor Military Times Profile(https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/2284)