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]
Hugh Carroll Frazer | |
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 Hugh C. Frazer | |
| Born | February 22, 1891 Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Died | July 9, 1975 (aged 84) |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1912 - 1932, 1942 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Medal of Honor citation
editRank 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]
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References
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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. Archived from the original on 2013-12-17. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
- ^ a b "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. 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
edit- "Hugh Carroll Frazer". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 2, 2010.