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 Franz Anton Itrich - San Francisco National Cemetery Posted by:  DougK
N 37° 47.938 W 122° 27.827
10S E 547206 N 4183645
Franz Anton Itrich (November 26, 1853 – June 11, 1933) was a chief carpenter's mate serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Waymark Code: WMX279
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
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Franz Anton Itrich
is one of thirty-seven Medal of Honor recipients buried at the San Francisco National Cemetery.
From Wikipedia:
Itrich was born November 26, 1853 in Gross Katz, Germany in Polish family and after entering the navy was sent as a chief carpenter's mate to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Petrel.
He died June 11, 1933 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California. His grave can be found in section OSA, grave 83-5.
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This headstone is located in Section OSA, Grave 83-5.
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Itrich's citation states:
Medal of Honor citation:
Rank and organization: Chief Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 26 November 1853, Gross Katz, Germany. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 13, 5 December 1900.
Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Petrel, Manila, Philippine Islands, 1 May 1898. Serving in the presence of the enemy, Itrich displayed heroism during the action.
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Armed Service: Navy
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