John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor)

John Fitzgerald (March 17, 1873–April 19, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography
Fitzgerald was born on March 17, 1873 in Limerick, Ireland and after entering the Marine Corps in 1894 was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War as a private.

He died April 19, 1948, was buried in Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn, New York.

Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1873, Limerick, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 92, 8 December 1910.

Citation:

"For heroism and gallantry in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898."