Veracruz occupation
Frank Friday Fletcher
Rear Admiral · U.S. Navy
U.S. Navy
21 and 22 April 1914 · Place not recorded
Public domain. Naval Historical Center Online Library, cropped version of Photo #: NH 82920 Source file
- Branch
- U.S. Navy
- Era
- Expeditions, 1871–1933
- Home state
- Iowa
- Action
- Frank Friday Fletcher, 21 and 22 April 1914
The citation
Official citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Rear Adm. Fletcher was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties; was senior officer present at Vera Cruz, and the landing and the operations of the landing force were carried out under his orders and directions. In connection with these operations, he was at times on shore and under fire.
Sources
- U.S. Army Medal of Honor citation index
- Wikipedia. Linked only. The article text is not copied here.