CAPT. ELI T. FRYER, UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS.
For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, April 21 and 22, 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. (G.O. 177, December 4, 1915.)
Private, United States Marine Corps, for distinguished conduct in the presence of the enemy at Peking, China, July 21 to August 17, 1900. (G.O. 55, July 19, 1901.)
Apprentice, first class, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and gallantry, while under fire of the enemy at El Pardo, Cebu, P.I., September 12 and 13, 1899. (G.O. 531, November 21, 1899.)
Seaman on board of the U.S.S. _Oneida_; in the engagement in Mobile Bay, August 5, 1864, behaved so coolly under fire as to draw the particular attention of the executive officer of the vessel. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Coal heaver on board of the U.S.S. _Hartford_ in the engagement in Mobile Bay August 5, 1864. Had one of his great toes shot off, but without leaving his station at the shell whip bound up the wound and remained at work until again severely wounded. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Captain of forecastle on board of the U.S.S. _Agawam_; one of the crew of the powder boat which was exploded near Fort Fisher December 23, 1864, for which service he volunteered. (G.O. 45, December 31, 1864.)
Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
Oiler, serving on board the U.S.S. _Nashville_, for extraordinary bravery and coolness while cutting the cables leading from Cienfuegos, Cuba, May 11, 1898, under a heavy fire of the enemy. (G.O. 521, July 7, 1899.)
Seaman of the U.S.S. _Plymouth_; for heroic conduct in trying to save the life of one of the crew of that ship, who had fallen overboard from aloft at the navy yard, New York, July 26, 1876. (G.O. 215, August 9, 1876.)
Landsman on board the U.S.S. _Lehigh_, Charleston Harbor, November 16, 1863; for gallant behavior in passing lines between the _Lehigh_ and _Nahant_ in an open boat while exposed to a heavy fire from the forts in Charleston Harbor. Advanced in his rating. (G.O. 32, April 16, 1864.)