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U.S. Navy

Frazer, Hugh Carroll

ConflictVeracruz Expedition

RankCommander

Year of Action1914

BirthplaceMartinsburg, West Virginia

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.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Veracruz Expedition Year of Action: 1914