Korean War
| Service # | 1216728 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Private U.S. Marine Corps |
| Date of Death | July 26 1953 |
Combat Action Ribbon (Navy)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, Private Fitzgerald was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Private Fitzgerald was a machine gunner in the Machine Gun Platoon, Company F, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On July 26, 1953, while defending Hill 119, "Boulder City" along the 38th Parallel, He successfully warded off vicious enemy attacks and, although mortally wounded, saved the lives of two of his comrades.