Raymond Frybarger Jr.
Raymond Frybarger Jr. | |
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Born | Toledo, Ohio | April 22, 1923
Died | September 14, 1942 Edson's Ridge, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands | (aged 19)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1940–1942 |
Rank | Private First Class |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Cross (posthumous) |
Raymond Frybarger Jr. (April 22, 1923 – September 14, 1942), was enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on April 22, 1940. Private First Class Frybarger was killed in action on Guadalcanal during the Battle of Edson's Ridge. For his heroism in exposing himself to enemy fire in an attack on Henderson Field and maintaining effective rifle fire until killed, he was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.
Namesake[edit]
In 1944, the destroyer escort USS Frybarger (DE-705) was named in his honor.
See also[edit]
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References[edit]
- This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships.
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