Joseph Fitz

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Joseph Fitz
24 May 1886 died 24 February 1945
Place of birth Austria
Allegiance U.S. Navy
Rank Ordinary Seaman
Unit USS Pampanga
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Joseph Fitz (24 May 1886 Austria &died 24 February 1945 was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman who was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for actions on 8 March 1906 during the Philippine-American War. He later obtained the rank of seaman.

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FITZ, JOSEPH Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: 24 May 1886, Austria. Accredited to: Iowa. G.O. No.: 19, 1 May 1906. Citation: On board the U.S.S. Pampanga, Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fitz displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism.

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