b. 22/02/1891 Martinsburg, West Virginia. d. 09/07/1975 Washington DC.
DATE OF MOH ACTION: 22/04/1914 Veracruz, Mexico.
Hugh Carroll Frazer MOH
Vera Cruz Expedition Medal of Honor Recipient. A graduate of the US Naval Academy in 1912, he served as an Ensign on a US Navy gun boat during the Vera Cruz, Mexico Expedition. On April 22, 1914, he and his crew were in the Battle of Vera Cruz, Mexico. During the landing engagement, Ensign Frazer ran forward under heavy hostile fire to rescue a wounded man. Having accomplished the mission, he returned to his position in line and continued the fight. For extraordinary heroism, he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He remained in the Navy, served in World War I and retired a Commander.
MOH 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.
BURIAL LOCATION: ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA.
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LOCATION OF MEDAL: UNKNOWN.
