was born on 22 April 1923 in Toledo, Ohio. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on 22 April 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. References External links USS Frybarger.org Buckley-class destroyer escorts Ships built in Bay City, Michigan World War II frigates and destroyer escorts of the United States 1944 ships