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.
John Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 17, 1873 Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | April 19, 1948 (aged 75) New York City |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1894 - 1905 |
| Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Biography
Fitzgerald was born on March 17, 1873 in Limerick, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1894, and was honorably discharged in February 1905.[1]
Fitzgerald died on April 19, 1948, was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.[2]
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.[3]
References
- USMC History Division
- "John Fitzgerald". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
- "War with Spain; Fitzgerald, John entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
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