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Jesse Farley Dyer

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Jesse F. Dyer
Grave at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Born(1877-12-02)December 2, 1877
St. Paul, Minnesota, US
DiedMarch 31, 1955(1955-03-31) (aged 77)
Corona, California, US
Place of burial 32.4116096, -117.1465225
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1903 - 1937
RankBrigadier General
Battles / warsUnited States occupation of Veracruz
AwardsMedal of Honor

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.

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

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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.

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References

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  1. ^ USMC History Division
Public Domain 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.