Joseph Fitz

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]

Joseph Fitz
Born	(1886-05-24)May 24, 1886 Austro-Hungarian Empire
Died	February 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 service	1900–1910
Rank	Seaman
Unit	USS Pampanga (PG-39)
Battles / wars	Philippine–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

Biography

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

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

• Biography portal

• List of Medal of Honor recipients
• List of Philippine–American War Medal of Honor recipients