Frederick Thomas Fisher
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| Frederick Thomas Fisher | |
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| June 3, 1872 – Unknown | |
 Frederick T. Fisher, Medal of Honor recipient |
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| Place of birth | England |
| Place of death | Unknown |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Rank | Gunner's Mate |
| Unit | U.S.S. Philadelphia |
| Battles/wars | Philippine-American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Frederick Thomas Fisher, (3 June 1872, England- ??) was a Gunner's Mate in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for "distinguishing himself in the presence of the enemy", aboard U.S.S. Philadelphia during the Philippine-American War on 1 April 1899. His medal was rewarded him by President Theodore Roosevelt
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[edit] Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 3 June 1872, England. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, 19 July 1901.
Citation:
- On board the U.S.S. Philadelphia, Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fisher distinguished himself by his conduct.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- FISHER, FREDERICK THOMAS. Medal of Honor Recipients, Philippine Insurrection. United States Army. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
[edit] External links
- U.S. Army Center of Military History Medal of Honor Citations
- Medal of Honor website
- USS Theodore Roosevelt Website
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