Congressional Medal of Honor Society
Stories of Sacrifice
Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Marine Corps
Eli Thompson Fryer
Details
- Rank: Captain (Highest Rank: Brigadier General)
- Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
- Unit/Command:
17th Company,
2d Advanced Base Regiment - Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
- Medal of Honor Action Date: April 21, 1914
- Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 April 1914. In both days' fighting at the head of his company, Capt. Fryer was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
Additional Details
- Awarded Posthumously: No
- Presentation Date & Details: March 4, 1916
- Born: August 22, 1878, Hightstown, Mercer County, NJ, United States
- Died: June 6, 1963, Coral Gables, FL, United States
- Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (34-102-A), Arlington, VA, United States
- Location of Medal: National Museum of the US Marine Corps, Quantico, VA