Jesse Farley Dyer (December 2, 1877 –March 31, 1955) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.
Jesse F. Dyer | |
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 Grave at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery | |
| Born | December 2, 1877 St. Paul, Minnesota, US |
| Died | March 31, 1955 (aged 77) Corona, California, US |
| Place of burial | 32.4116096, -117.1465225 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1903 - 1937 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | United States occupation of Veracruz |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Dyer was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1903, and retired in 1937.[1] He died on March 31, 1955, and is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California. His grave can be found in section P, grave 1606.
Medal of Honor citation edit
Rank and organization: Brigadier General, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 2 December 1877, St. Paul, Minn. Appointed from: Minnesota. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915.
Citation:
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914; was in both days fighting at the head of his company, and was eminent and conspicuous in his conduct, leading his men with skill and courage.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ USMC History Division
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army Center of Military History.
- ""JESSE DYER" entry". Medal of Honor recipients: Mexican Campaign (Vera Cruz). United States Army Center of Military History. June 8, 2009. Archived from the original on 2010-07-23. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- "Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery website". Retrieved September 29, 2010.
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