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Spanish-American War - U.S. Marine Corps

John Fitzgerald

Details
  • Rank: Private (Highest Rank: Gunnery Sergeant)
  • Conflict/Era: Spanish-American War
  • Military Service Branch: U.S. Marine Corps
  • Medal of Honor Action Date: June 14, 1898
  • Medal of Honor Action Place: Cuzco, Cuba
Citation
For heroism and gallantry in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898.
Additional Details
  • Accredited to: New York
  • Awarded Posthumously: No
  • Born: March 17, 1873, Limerick, Ireland
  • Died: April 19, 1948, Brookyn, NY, United States
  • Buried: Holy Cross Cemetery (St.Patrick-2-1-NG), Brooklyn, NY, United States
 

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