Frederick Thomas Fisher

Frederick Thomas Fisher
Born June 3, 1872(1872-06-03)
England
Died April 15, 1906(1906-04-15) (aged 33)
Place of burial Guantánamo Bay, Cuba
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch United States Navy
Rank Gunner's Mate First Class
Unit USS Philadelphia
Battles/wars Philippine-American War
Awards Medal of Honor

Frederick Thomas Fisher, (June 3, 1872 – April 15, 1906) was a Gunner's Mate in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions aboard USS Philadelphia (C-4) during the Philippine-American War.

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Biography

Fisher was born June 3, 1872, in England and after immigrating to the United States he joined the U.S. Navy. During the Philippine-American War he was assigned as a Gunner's Mate First Class to the USS Philadelphia (C-4).[1]

His medal was awarded to him April 1, 1899 by President Theodore Roosevelt.

Fisher died on April 15, 1906, at age 33 and was buried at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: June 3, 1872, England. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 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.[1]

See also

Biography portal
United States Navy portal

References

  1. ^ a b "FISHER, FREDERICK THOMAS". Medal of Honor recipients, Philippine Insurrection. United States Army Center of Military History. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/philippine.html. Retrieved 2007-10-07. 

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