Eli Thompson Fryer

Eli Thompson Fryer
BG Eli Thompson Fryer
Born(1878-08-22)August 22, 1878
Hightstown, New Jersey
DiedJune 6, 1963(1963-06-06) (aged 84)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1900–1934
RankBrigadier general
Commands1st Marine Regiment
2nd Marine Regiment
Battles/warsPhilippine–American War
Vera Cruz Expedition
AwardsMedal of Honor

Eli Thompson Fryer (August 22, 1878 – June 6, 1963) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for valor in action on July 21–22 April 1914 at Vera Cruz, Mexico. A former member of West Point's class of 1901, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1900.