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Boatswain's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy
Julius August Robert Wilke was an American sailor who served in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War. As a Boatswain's Mate First Class, he distinguished himself through acts of bravery during the conflict.
For his actions, Wilke was awarded the nation's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, recognizing his valor in service of his country during the war.
His legacy remains preserved as an exemplar of naval service and devotion to duty during the late 19th-century operations of the United States Navy.
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