Jesse F. Dyer | |
Birth Date: | 2 December 1877 |
Birth Place: | St. Paul, Minnesota, US |
Death Place: | Corona, California, US |
Placeofburial: | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego, California |
Placeofburial Label: | Place of burial |
Placeofburial Coordinates: | 32.4116096, -117.1465225 |
Allegiance: | United States of America |
Branch: | United States Marine Corps |
Serviceyears: | 1903 - 1937 |
Rank: | Brigadier General |
Battles: | United States occupation of Veracruz |
Awards: | Medal 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.
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.