Edward Francis Fitzgerald ★ Korean War Gold Star Veteran from New York
On July 21, 1950 Private First Class Fitzgerald was declared a casualty of the Korean War. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of New York. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 176569 |
| Service ID | 12116444 |
| Name | Edward Francis Fitzgerald |
| From | Onondaga County, New York |
| Birth Date | August 5, 1926 |
| Casualty Date | July 21, 1950 |
| War | Korean War |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private First Class |
| Specialty | Heavy Weapons Infantryman |
| Unit/Group | 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division |
| Casualty Type | Captured, Died, Nonbattle |
| Location | South Korea |
| Notable Awards |
★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered |  Edward is remembered at the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington. This is a National Parks Service and American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Edward Francis Fitzgerald was serving his country during the Korean War when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Fitzgerald had the rank of Private First Class. His military occupation or specialty was Heavy Weapons Infantryman. Service number assignment was 12116444. Attached to 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.
He was born on August 5, 1926. According to our records New York was his home or enlistment state and Onondaga county has been included within the archival record. During his service in the Korean War, Army Private First Class Fitzgerald experienced a critical situation which ultimately resulted in loss of life on July 21, 1950. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Captured, Died, Nonbattle. Incident location: South Korea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Prisoner of War Medal
★ Combat Infantryman Badge
★ Purple Heart
★ Marksmanship Badge
★ Korean Service Medal
★ National Defense Service Medal
★ Republic of Korea Presidential Citation
★ Republic of Korea War Service Medal
★ United Nations Service Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
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