Veracruz occupation
Eli Thompson Fryer
Captain · U.S. Marine Corps
U.S. Marine Corps
21 and 22 April 1914 · Place not recorded
Public domain. USMC Source file
- Branch
- U.S. Marine Corps
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Action
- Eli Thompson Fryer, 21 and 22 April 1914
The citation
Official citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. In both days' fighting at the head of his company, Captain Fryer was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.