Eli Thompson Fryer | |
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Born | Hightstown, New Jersey | August 22, 1878
Died | June 6, 1963 | (aged 84)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1900–1934 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Commands | 1st Marine Regiment 2nd Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War Vera Cruz Expedition |
Awards | Medal 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.