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Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz) - U.S. Navy

Hugh Carroll Frazer

Details
  • Rank: Ensign (Highest Rank: Commander)
  • Conflict/Era: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Navy
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: April 22, 1914
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Vera Cruz, Mexico
Citation
For extraordinary heroism in battle, engagement of Vera Cruz, 22 April 1914. During this engagement, Ens. Frazer ran forward to rescue a wounded man, exposing himself to hostile fire and that of his own men. Having accomplished the mission, he returned at once to his position in line.
Medal of Honor Recipient Hugh C. Frazer
Medal of Honor Recipient Hugh C. Frazer
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: West Virginia
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: February 22, 1891, Martinsburg, Berkeley County, WV, United States
  • Died: July 9, 1975, Washington, DC, United States
  • Buried: Arlington National Cemetery (MH) (46-282), Arlington, VA, United States
 
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