Medal of Honor Recipients

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May 02, 2005

Medal of Honor Recipient: Chief Carpenter's Mate Franz Anton Itrich

Rank and organization: Chief Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy. Born: 26 November 1853, Gross Katz, Germany. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 13, 5 December 1900.

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

posted by Poison Pero | 5/02/2005

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