Joseph Fitz

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Joseph Fitz
May 24, 1886(1886-05-24) – February 24, 1945 (aged 58)
Joseph Fitz, Medal of Honor recipient
Place of birth	Austria
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States 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 Medal of Honor for actions on 8 March 1906 during the Philippine-American War. He later obtained the rank of seaman.

Contents 1 Medal of Honor citation 2 See also 3 Notes 4 References

[edit] Medal of Honor citation

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.^[1]

[edit] See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients

[edit] Notes

[edit] References

• Joseph Fitz at Find A Grave Retrieved on 2007-10-23
• [2] Philippine-American War, Medal of Honor Citation