John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor)
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John Fitzgerald was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
for bravery.
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.
Citation:
United States Marine Corps
The United States Marine Corps is a branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to deliver combined-arms task forces rapidly. It is one of seven uniformed services of the United States...
during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Fitzgerald was born on March 17, 1873 in Limerick, IrelandIreland
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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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War