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Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War
John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor)
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Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War
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Place of birth
Ireland
Death
19 April 1948 (aged 75 years)
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New York City
Age
75 years
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Biography
John Fitzgerald (March 17, 1873 – April 19, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Fitzgerald was born on March 17, 1873 in Limerick, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1894, and was honorably discharged in February 1905.
Fitzgerald died on April 19, 1948, was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 17 March 1873, Limerick, Ireland. Accredited to: New York. G.O. No.: 92, 8 December 1910.
Citation:
For heroism and gallantry in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898.
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