Franz Anton Itrich
| Franz Anton Itrich | |
|---|---|
| Born |
November 26, 1853 Gross Katz/Wielki Kack Germany |
| Died | June 11, 1933 (aged 79) |
| Place of burial | San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Carpenter's Mate |
| Unit | USS Petrel |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Franz Anton Itrich (November 26, 1853 – June 11, 1933) was a chief carpenter's mate serving in the United States Navy during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
Biography
Itrich was born November 26, 1853 in Gross Katz, Germany in Polish family[1] and after entering the navy was sent as a chief carpenter's mate to fight in the Spanish–American War aboard the U.S.S. Petrel.[2]
He died June 11, 1933 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery San Francisco, California.[3] His grave can be found in section OSA, grave 83-5.[3]
Medal of Honor citation
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.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.gdynia-wielkikack.info/repository/files/Franz_Anton_Itrich.pdf
- 1 2 "War with Spain; Itrich, Franz Anton entry". Medal of Honor recipients. United States Army Center of Military History. August 3, 2009. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
- 1 2 "Franz Anton Itrich". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
External links
- "Franz Anton Itrich". Hall of Valor. Military Times. Retrieved July 14, 2010.
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