Joseph Fitz-Des Moines, IA
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Don.Morfe
N 41° 36.366 W 093° 41.322
15T E 442612 N 4606272
Philippine Insurrection Medal of Honor Recipient for action on board the USS Pampanga at Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands on March 8, 1906. He is buried in Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, IA in Block 30-B, Site 50.
Waymark Code: WMY46B
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 04/17/2018
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He was born on May 24, 1886 in Austria and died on February 24, 1945 in Des Moines, IA. His Medal of Honor information and citation is: FITZ, JOSEPH
• Rank and organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy
• Accredited to: Iowa
• G.O. No.: 19, 1 May 1906
• Other
Citation: On board the U.S.S. Pampanga, Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fitz displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism.
Armed Service: Navy
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