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Jesse Dyer retire3d in 1937 and was advanced to brigadier general on the retired list in 1942, when Congress passed the law providing for the promotion of retired officers who had been specially commended in combat.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    April 21 – 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 Captain Jesse Farley Dyer, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914, while Commanding of a Company of Marines. Captain Dyer was in both days fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.