Jesse Farley Dyer (December 2, 1877 –March 31, 1955) was an officer in the
United States Marine Corps
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and a
Medal of Honor
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recipient for his role in the
United States occupation of Veracruz
The Battle of Veracruz was a military conflict between the United States and Mexico that took place in the Mexican port city of Veracruz between April 21 to November 23, 1914.
The incident occurred in the midst of poor diplomatic relations be ...
.
Dyer was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1903, and retired in 1937.
[USMC History Division] He died on March 31, 1955, and is buried at
Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
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,
San Diego, California
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. His grave can be found in section P, grave 1606.
Medal of Honor citation
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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List of Medal of Honor recipients
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List of Medal of Honor recipients (Veracruz)
The United States United States occupation of Veracruz, occupation of the Mexican port of Veracruz, Veracruz, Veracruz lasted for seven months in 1914 and occurred in the midst of poor diplomatic relations between Mexico and the United States, re ...
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1877 births
1955 deaths
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipients
United States Marine Corps officers
Burials at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Military personnel from Minneapolis
Battle of Veracruz (1914) recipients of the Medal of Honor
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