Isaac N. Fry-Garretson, SD
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Don.Morfe
N 43° 42.384 W 096° 31.920
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Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Ticonderoga during the attacks on Fort Fisher January 13-15, 1865. He is buried in Summit Hill Cemetery, Garretson, SD in Block 1, Lot 2, Row 8, Grave 5.
Waymark Code: WMZ1CW
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2018
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He was born on February 21, 1839 in Ephrata, PA and died on November 3, 1900 in Garretson, SD. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FRY, ISAAC N.
• Rank and organization: Orderly Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps
• Accredited to: Pennsylvania
• G.O. No.: 59, 22 June 1865
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Ticonderoga during attacks on Fort Fisher, 13 to 15 January 1865. As orderly sergeant of marine guard, and captain of a gun, Orderly Sgt. Fry performed his duties with skill and courage as the Ticonderoga maintained a well-placed fire upon the batteries to the left of the palisades during the initial phases of the 3-day battle, and thereafter, as she considerably lessened the firing power of guns on the mount which had been turned upon our assaulting columns. During this action the flag was planted on one of the strongest fortifications possessed by the rebels.
Armed Service: Marines
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