Jesse Farley Dyer-San Diego, CA
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Don.Morfe
N 32° 41.250 W 117° 14.670
11S E 477079 N 3616670
Mexican Campaign-Vera Cruz Medal of Honor Recipient for action at the battle of Vera Cruz on April 21-22, 1914. He is buried in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, CA in Section P, Site 1606.
Waymark Code: WMXX0Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/10/2018
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He was born on December 2, 1877 in Saint Paul, MN and died on March 31, 1955 in Corona, CA. He attained the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Marine Corps. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: DYER, JESSE FARLEY
• Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
• 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.
Armed Service: Marines
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