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Frank Friday Fletcher
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Frank Friday Fletcher was a United States Navy admiral who served in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions
Fletcher wearing his Medal of Honor, c. 1919
Fletcher wearing his Medal of Honor, c. 1919
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
Grave at Arlington National Cemetery
75 66 A Medal of Honor, USN, Type IV,Obverse
75 66 A Medal of Honor, USN, Type IV,Obverse
75 66 A Medal of Honor, USN, Type IV, Reverse
75 66 A Medal of Honor, USN, Type IV, Reverse
Battle of Veracruz (1914)
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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.
Frank Friday Fletcher
…and early 20th centuries. He was awarded the U.S. military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions as commander of navy forces at the Battle of Veracruz, Mexico. The Fletcher-class destroyer, the most produced class of United States Navy destroyers, was named after him. He was also the uncle of Frank…
Medal of Honor-recipient U.S. Marine John H. Quick raises the American flag over Veracruz
Medal of Honor-recipient U.S. Marine John H. Quick raises the American flag over Veracruz
American ships at Veracruz, USS Mayflower in foreground
American ships at Veracruz, USS Mayflower in foreground
A 3″/50 gun bombarding Veracruz
A 3″/50 gun bombarding Veracruz
The senior officers of the 1st Marine Brigade photographed at Veracruz in 1914: Front row, left to right: Lt. Col. Wendell C. Neville; Col. John A. Le
The senior officers of the 1st Marine Brigade photographed at Veracruz in 1914: Front row, left to right: Lt. Col. Wendell C. Neville; Col. John A. Lejeune; Col. Littleton W. T. Waller, Commanding; and Maj. Smedley Butler.