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Frank Friday Fletcher Military person

Frank Friday Fletcher (November 23, 1855 – November 28, 1928) 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 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 Jack Fletcher, also a Medal of Honor decorated U.S. Navy Admiral.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 23, 1855
Birth place	Oskaloosa Iowa
Date of death	November 28, 1928
Place of death	New York City , New York
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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