The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private Fitz Lee, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 30 June 1898, while serving with Troop M, 10th U.S. Cavalry, in action at Tayabacoa, Cuba. Private Lee voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades; this after several previous attempts had been frustrated.