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Navy Federal Credit Union
Hugh
Carroll
Frazer
February 22, 1891

–

July 9, 1975

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Hugh Frazer graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1912. He retired as a Commander in the U.S. Navy.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Commander

    Division:

    Submarine Service

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Hugh Carroll Frazer, United States Navy, for distinguished service as a Commanding Officer of submarines engaged in patrolling the United States Atlantic Coast.

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ensign

    Action Date:

    April 22, 1914
    War Department, General Orders No. 177 (December 4, 1915)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Ensign Hugh Carroll Frazer, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in battle during the engagement of Vera Cruz, Mexico, 22 April 1914. During this engagement, Ensign 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.