Captain Jesse Farley Dyer was a Marine in the U.S. Marine Corps who received the Medal of Honor for his actions on April 21, 1914 in Vera Cruz, Mexico during the 1914 Veracruz expedition. Dyer was 36 years old.
40 other service members also received the Medal of Honor for actions on the same day. He later rose to the rank of Brigadier General.
Dyer was born on December 2, 1877 in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota. Dyer died on March 31, 1955, at the age of 77. He is buried at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in San Diego, California.
Dyer is one of 56 Medal of Honor recipients from the 1914 Veracruz expedition.
Official Medal of Honor citation
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21-22 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.
Citation text: U.S. Government, public domain.
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Timeline
- December 2, 1877Born in St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
- April 21, 1914Act of valor — Vera Cruz, MexicoAge 36.
- March 31, 1955DiedAge 77.
- Resting placeFort Rosecrans National CemeterySan Diego, California
Biography
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. 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.
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