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Robert McCarthy, OS3
to remember
Fletcher, Frank Friday (MOH), ADM.
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Contact Info
Home Town Oskaloosa
Last Address New York City, New York
Date of Passing Nov 28, 1928
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Frank Friday Fletcher served in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions as commander of navy forces at the Battle of Veracruz, Mexico. He was also the uncle of Frank Jack Fletcher, another U.S. Navy Admiral who also received the Medal of Honor for actions at Veracruz.
Other Comments:
Medal of Honor citation-
Rank and organization: Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. Born: November 23, 1855, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Accredited to: Iowa. G.O. No.: 177, December 4, 1915.
Citation:
"For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Rear Adm. Fletcher was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties; was senior officer present at Vera Cruz, and the landing and the operations of the landing force were carried out under his orders and directions. In connection with these operations, he was at times on shore and under fire."
There are additional duties he was a part of that I will add when Admin has them listed available on the site. In the mean time, this is as complete as possible. Please send corrections to OS3 McCarthy
US Occupation of Veracruz
From Month/Year
April / 1914
To Month/Year
November / 1914
Description incident came in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, related to the ongoing Mexican Revolution.
