Four American Defense Departmental Awards Archive noted that Fryer was a

noted that Fryer was a "well nourished man" and that the "grip of (his) right hand (was) considerably weakened"

date stamped "DEC 5 1969" and photographer stamped "R

incorrect replacement ribbon

repair evident on the reverse

patina on metal surfaces

Four American Defense Departmental Awards Archive noted that Fryer was aUnited States; Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom (gilt metal, 35 mm); Secretary of Defense Award for Meritorious Civilian Service (bronze, 35 mm x 36 mm); Secretary of Defense Award for Outstanding Public Service (silvered bronze, 32. 5 mm); and Department of Defense Award for Distinguished Public Service (bronze gilt, 32 mm). Each medal with its original ribbon with brooch pinback, the pinback on the Secretary of Defense Medal for