Hugh Carroll Frazer

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
Hugh C. Frazer
Born(1891-02-22)February 22, 1891
Martinsburg, West Virginia
DiedJuly 9, 1975(1975-07-09) (aged 84)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Navy
Years of service1912 - 1932, 1942
RankCommander
AwardsMedal of Honor

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]

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References
 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
  1. "Medal of Honor recipients". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  2. "Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz)". United States Army Center of Military History. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  3. "Hugh C. Frazer". United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 2009-03-15.
  4. "Hugh Carroll Frazer". Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
  5. "Ensign Frazer, Hugh Carroll". Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
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