Joseph Fitz (May 24, 1886 in the
Austro-Hungarian Empire
Austria-Hungary, often referred to as the Austro-Hungarian Empire,, the Dual Monarchy, or Austria, was a constitutional monarchy and great power in Central Europe between 1867 and 1918. It was formed with the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of ...
– February 24, 1945) was a
United States Navy Ordinary Seaman
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An ordinary seaman (OS) is a member of the deck department of a ship. The position is an apprenticeship to become an able seaman, and has been for centuries. In modern times, an OS is required to work on a ship for a specific amount o ...
who received the
Medal of Honor for actions on March 8, 1906, during the
Philippine–American War
The Philippine–American War or Filipino–American War ( es, Guerra filipina-estadounidense, tl, Digmaang Pilipino–Amerikano), previously referred to as the Philippine Insurrection or the Tagalog Insurgency by the United States, was an arm ...
. He served in the navy from 1900 to 1910, and later obtained the rank of
seaman
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* Sailor, a member of a marine watercraft's crew
* Seaman (rank), a military rank in some navies
* Seaman (name) (including a list of people with the name)
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.
Service profile
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Medal of Honor citation
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 , Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fitz displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism.
See also
*List of Medal of Honor recipients
The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces. The recipient must have distinguished themselves at the risk of their ...
*List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients
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Emigrants from Austria-Hungary to the United States
1886 births
1945 deaths
United States Navy sailors
People from Des Moines, Iowa
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipients
American military personnel of the Philippine–American War
Foreign-born Medal of Honor recipients
Philippine–American War recipients of the Medal of Honor
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