The President of the United States
in the name of
The Congress
takes pleasure in presenting the
Medal of Honor
to
FITZ, JOSEPH
Rank and Organization: Ordinary Seaman, U.S.
Navy. Born: 24 May 1886, Austria. Accredited to: lowa. G.O. No.: 19, 1 May 1906.
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.
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