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Eli
Thompson
Fryer
August 22, 1878

–

June 6, 1963

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Eli Fryer was a Non-Graduating member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1901. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    2d Advance Base Regiment

    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 Eli Thompson Fryer, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914, while serving with the 2d Advance Base Regiment. In both days’ fighting at the head of his company, Captain Fryer was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.