Joseph Fitz
Joseph Fitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 24, 1886 Austro-Hungarian Empire |
| Died | February 24, 1945 (aged 58) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1900 - 1910 |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Pampanga (PG-39) |
| Battles / wars | Philippine–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Fitz (May 24, 1886 in the Austro-Hungarian Empire – February 24, 1945) was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman who received the Medal of Honor for actions on March 8, 1906, during the Philippine–American War. He served in the navy from 1900 to 1910, and later obtained the rank of seaman.[1]
Medal of Honor citation
[edit]Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: May 24, 1886, Austria. Accredited to: Iowa. G.O. No.: 19, May 1, 1906.
Citation:
On board the USS Pampanga (PG-39), Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fitz displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism.[2]
See also
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Notes
[edit]- ^ Service profile
- ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
References
[edit]- "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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