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U.S. Navy

Franz Anton Itrich

ConflictSpanish American War

RankChief Gunner

Year of Action1898

Unit/CommandUSS Petrel (PG-2)

Citation

On board the USS Petrel, Manila, Philippine Islands, 1 May 1898. Serving in the presence of the enemy, Itrich displayed heroism during the action.

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