Frederick Thomas Fisher
Encyclopedia
Frederick Thomas Fisher, (June 3, 1872 – April 15, 1906) was a Gunner's Mate
in the United States Navy
who received the Medal of Honor
for his actions aboard during the Philippine-American War
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and after immigrating to the United States he joined the U.S. Navy. During the Philippine-American War he was assigned as a Gunner's Mate First Class to the .
His medal was awarded to him April 1, 1899 by President Theodore Roosevelt
.
Fisher died on April 15, 1906, at age 33 and was buried at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Citation:
Gunner's Mate
The United States Navy occupational rating of gunner's mate also known as gunsmens mate is a designation given by the Bureau of Naval Personnel to enlisted sailors who either satisfactorily complete initial Gunner's Mate "A" school training, or who "strike" for the rating as a deck seaman by...
in the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
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 his actions aboard during the Philippine-American War
Philippine-American War
The Philippine–American War, also known as the Philippine War of Independence or the Philippine Insurrection , was an armed conflict between a group of Filipino revolutionaries and the United States which arose from the struggle of the First Philippine Republic to gain independence following...
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Biography
Fisher was born June 3, 1872, in EnglandEngland
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and after immigrating to the United States he joined the U.S. Navy. During the Philippine-American War he was assigned as a Gunner's Mate First Class to the .
His medal was awarded to him April 1, 1899 by President Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity...
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Fisher died on April 15, 1906, at age 33 and was buried at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Gunner's Mate First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: June 3, 1872, England. Accredited to: California. G.O. No.: 55, July 19, 1901.Citation:
On board the U.S.S. Philadelphia, Samoa, Philippine Islands, 1 April 1899. Serving in the presence of the enemy on this date, Fisher distinguished himself by his conduct.
See also
- List of Medal of Honor recipients