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Joseph Fitz
Born(1886-05-24)May 24, 1886
Austro-Hungarian Empire
DiedFebruary 24, 1945(1945-02-24) (aged 58)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.[1]
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1900–1910
RankSeaman
UnitUSS Pampanga (PG-39)
Battles / warsPhilippine–American War
AwardsMedal of Honor

Joseph Fitz (May 24, 1886 – February 24, 1945) was a United States Navy Ordinary Seaman who received the Medal of Honor for actions on March 8, 1906, during the Philippine–American War. He served in the navy from 1900 to 1910, and later obtained the rank of seaman.[2]

Biography

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Fitz's grave at Glendale Cemetery

Joseph Fitz was born in the Austro-Hungarian Empire on May 24, 1886.

He died at his home in Des Moines, Iowa on February 24, 1945, and was buried at Glendale Cemetery.[3]

Medal of Honor citation

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Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy. Born: May 24, 1886, Austria. Accredited to: Iowa. G.O. No.: 19, May 1, 1906.

Citation:

On board the USS Pampanga (PG-39), Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fitz displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism.[4]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ "Joseph Fitz". cmohs.org. Congressional Medal of Honor Society. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  2. ^ Service profile
  3. ^ "Funeral Wednesday for Joseph Fitz, 58". The Des Moines Register. February 27, 1945. p. 12. Retrieved March 7, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Medal of Honor recipients". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Archived from the original on December 14, 2007. Retrieved July 1, 2010.

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