Frank Friday Fletcher
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| Frank Friday Fletcher | |
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| November 23, 1855 – November 28, 1928 (aged 73) | |
 Admiral Frank F. Fletcher wearing his Medal of Honor, circa 1919 |
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| Place of birth | Oskaloosa, Iowa |
| Place of death | New York City, New York |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1875–1919 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands held | Atlantic Fleet |
| Battles/wars | U.S. occupation of Veracruz, 1914 |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Admiral Frank Friday Fletcher (November 23, 1855–November 28, 1928) was an American naval officer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was the uncle of World War II Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher.
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[edit] Biography
Fletcher, born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy class of 1875. As Commander of the 1st Division, Atlantic Fleet, he directed the landing at Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico, 21 and 22 April 1914, with distinction for which he received the Medal of Honor.
He was named Commander-in-Chief of the Atlantic Fleet later that year, ranking as Admiral from 10 March 1915 until completing his assignment in 1916. He served on the General Board until retiring on November 23, 1919, earning the Distinguished Service Medal for his meritorious service during World War I. Twice recalled for temporary active duty, he served in 1925 on a board studying the most effective use of aircraft in national defense. Admiral Fletcher died in New York City on November 28, 1928.
[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy. Born: 23 November 1855, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Accredited to: Iowa. G.O. No.: 177, 4 December 1915.
Citation:
- For distinguished conduct in battle, engagements of Vera Cruz, 21 and 22 April 1914. Under fire, Rear Adm. Fletcher was eminent and conspicuous in the performance of his duties; was senior officer present at Vera Cruz, and the landing and the operations of the landing force were carried out under his orders and directions. In connection with these operations, he was at times on shore and under fire.
[edit] Namesake
The USS Fletcher (DD-445) was named for Admiral Frank F. Fletcher.
[edit] Dates of rank
- Midshipman: June 18, 1870
- Passed Midshipman: June 21, 1875
- Master: April 8, 1882
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| July 1876 | March 3, 1883 | February 18, 1889 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
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| O-7 | O-8 | O-9 | O-10 |
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| Unknown | October 1911 | Unknown | March 10, 1915 |
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- This article includes text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
- Dates of promotion from The Records of Living Officers of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, Sixth Edition, 1889, by Lewis Randolph Hamersly. [1]
- History website
- Cemetery Website
- Frank Friday Fletcher at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-10-23
