Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Ordinary Seaman

    Division:

    U.S.S. Pampanga

    Action Date:

    March 8, 1906

    War Department, General Orders No. 19 (May 1, 1906)

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Ordinary Seaman Joseph Fitz, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in action on board the U.S.S. Pampanga, Mount Dajo Jolo, Philippine Islands, 8 March 1906. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Ordinary Seaman Fitz displayed bravery and extraordinary heroism.