Hugh Carroll Frazer
Hugh Carroll Frazer | |
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Hugh C. Frazer | |
Born |
Martinsburg, West Virginia | February 22, 1891
Died | July 9, 1975 84) | (aged
Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/branch | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1912 - 1932, 1942 |
Rank | Commander |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Hugh Carroll Frazer (February 22, 1891 – July 9, 1975) was born in the Martinsburg, West Virginia. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1912.[1][2] He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914.[2][3] Frazer was also a veteran of World War I and World War II.[4]
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Ensign
Organization: U.S. Navy
Born:Martinsburg, W. Va.
Entered service at: West Virginia
Place/Date: Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914
Date of issue: 12/04/1915
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.[5]
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
- List of United States Naval Academy alumni (Medal of Honor)
References
- This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- 1 2 "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ↑ "Hugh C. Frazer". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ↑ "Hugh Carroll Frazer". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
- ↑ "Ensign Frazer, Hugh Carroll". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
External links
"Hugh Carroll Frazer". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
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