Career
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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Jesse Dyer
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Born
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March 31, 1955 (aged 77) -
Nationality
United States
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Medal of Honor Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor citation 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.Medal of Honor citation 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.