Years of service 1900 - 1910 Awards Medal of Honor Name Joseph Fitz | Role Seaman Died February 24, 1945 Rank Seaman | |
Born May 24, 1886
Austria ( 1886-05-24 ) Allegiance United States of America Battles/wars Philippine-American War | ||
Service/branch United States Navy Battles and wars Philippine–American War | ||
Joseph Fitz (May 24, 1886 in 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 served in the navy from 1900 to 1910, and 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.
References
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