John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor)

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:

<blockquote>For heroism and gallantry in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898.</blockquote>

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War

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