Franz Anton Itrich
Encyclopedia
Franz Anton Itrich 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.
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.
He died June 11, 1933 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco, California
. His grave can be found in section OSA, grave 83-5.
Citation:
United States Navy
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during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed by the President, in the name of Congress, upon members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her...
for bravery.
Biography
Itrich was born November 26, 1853 in Gross Katz, GermanyGermany
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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.
He died June 11, 1933 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco National Cemetery
San Francisco National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery, located in the Presidio of San Francisco, California. Because of the name and location, it is frequently confused with Golden Gate National Cemetery, a few miles south of the city....
San Francisco, California
San Francisco, California
San Francisco , officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the financial, cultural, and transportation center of the San Francisco Bay Area, a region of 7.15 million people which includes San Jose and Oakland...
. His grave can be found in section OSA, grave 83-5.
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.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients for the Spanish–American War