| Joseph Fitz | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 24, 1886 |
| Died | February 24, 1945 (aged 58) |
| Place of birth | Austria |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Seaman |
| Unit | USS Pampanga (PG-39) |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Joseph Fitz (May 24, 1886 Austria – 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 later obtained the rank of seaman.
Medal of Honor citation[]
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.[1]
See also[]
Notes[]
- ↑ "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
References[]
- "Joseph Fitz". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7472338. Retrieved 2007-10-23.
- "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html. Retrieved July 1, 2010.
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