John Fitzgerald (Medal of Honor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids John Fitzgerald
Born	(1873-03-17)March 17, 1873 Limerick, Ireland
Died	April 19, 1948(1948-04-19) (aged 75) New York City
Place of burial	Holy Cross Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1894 - 1905
Rank	Gunnery Sergeant
Unit	United States Marine Corps
Battles/wars	Spanish–American War
Awards	Medal of Honor

John Fitzgerald (March 17, 1873 – April 19, 1948) was a private serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.

Biography

Fitzgerald was born on March 17, 1873, in Limerick, Ireland. He joined the Marine Corps in December 1894, and was honorably discharged in February 1905.

Fitzgerald died on April 19, 1948, was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York.

See also

• List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War