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U.S. Marine Corps
Fitzgerald, John
Fitzgerald, John
RankGunnery Sergeant
Year of Action1898
Citation

For heroism and gallantry in action at Cuzco, Cuba, 14 June 1898.

Branch: U.S. Marine CorpsYear of Action: 1898

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