John Fitzgerald | |
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Born | Limerick, Ireland | March 17, 1873
Died | April 19, 1948 New York City | (aged 75)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1894 - 1905 |
Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
Unit | United States Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Awards | 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.
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.[1]
Fitzgerald died on April 19, 1948, was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.[2]
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.[3]