| Hugh Carroll Frazer | |
|---|---|
 Hugh C. Frazer | |
| Born | (1891-02-22)February 22, 1891 Martinsburg, West Virginia |
| Died | July 9, 1975(1975-07-09) (aged 84) |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1912 - 1932, 1942 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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. He received the Medal of Honor for actions at the United States occupation of Veracruz, 1914. Frazer was also a veteran of World War I and World War II.
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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
- List of United States Naval Academy alumni (Medal of Honor)
References
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.
- ^ "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
- "Hugh Carroll Frazer". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved September 2, 2010.
- 1891 births
- 1975 deaths
- Burials at Arlington National Cemetery
- United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
- United States Naval Academy alumni
- Military personnel from Martinsburg, West Virginia
- United States Navy personnel of World War I
- United States Navy personnel of World War II
- United States Navy officers
- Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor