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U.S. Navy

Fisher, Frederick Thomas

ConflictSamoan Conflict

Year of Action1899

Unit/CommandUSS Philadelphia (C-4)

Citation

On board the USS Philadelphia, Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fisher distinguished himself by his conduct.

Branch: U.S. Navy Conflict: Samoan Conflict Year of Action: 1899

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