John Fitzgerald
Private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War
About John Fitzgerald
Lived 1873 – 1948 (aged 75). John Fitzgerald was an American military personnel.
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.
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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Who was John Fitzgerald?
private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War
When was John Fitzgerald born?
John Fitzgerald was born on 17 March 1873 in Ireland.
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John Fitzgerald died on 19 April 1948 in New York City.
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John Fitzgerald was a military personnel.
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John Fitzgerald was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor)
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