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Academy names midshipman who died from meningitis

Published 11/18/08

It was Naval Academy Midshipman 4th Class Frederick Henry Eissler, 20, of West Chester, Pa., who died Monday from complications due to an infection of Nieserra meningitis, the Naval Academy reported Tuesday evening.

MIDSHIPMAN FREDERICK HENRY EISSLER
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The bacteria is frequently associated with bacterial meningitis.

“The Naval Academy is deeply saddened by this tragic loss,” Vice Adm. Jeffrey L. Fowler, academy superintendent, said in a statement. “Our most heartfelt sympathies and condolences go out to the Eissler family. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.”

Midshipman Eissler’s funeral will be at noon Friday...

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Freddy was an awesome guy and he is truly missed ... he was an great friend and would have been an outstanding officer

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