John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor)
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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.
BornMarch 17, 1873
Limerick, Ireland
DiedApril 19, 1948 (aged 75)
New York City, US
Allegiance
United States
United StatesJohn Fitzgerald | |
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John Fitzgerald portrait, 18 Jul 1915 Brooklyn, NY The Brooklyn Daily Eagle newspaper, page 4 | |
| Born | March 17, 1873 Limerick, Ireland |
| Died | April 19, 1948 (aged 75) New York City, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch |  United States Marine Corps |
Service years | 1894 - 1905 |
Rank | Gunnery Sergeant |
| Unit | United States Marine Corps |
Conflicts | Spanish–American War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
Biography
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.[3]
