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Philippine–American War

Joseph Fitz

Ordinary Seaman · U.S. Navy

U.S. Navy

8 March 1906 · USS Pampanga

Branch
U.S. Navy
Era
Expeditions, 1871–1933
Home state
Iowa
Action
USS Pampanga

The citation

Official 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.

Sources

Ready I Left My Home — Staff Sgt. Anisha Johnson

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