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Name | Narrative | Branch and Rank | Unit and Specialty | Conflict/Arena | Born/Died |
Thomas H. Fitzpatrick, Sr. | Thomas Henry Fitzpatrick, Sr. was born July 25, 1923 in Delanco to Thomas J. and Katie Fitzpatrick. He joined the US Army on February 16, 1943 and served for more than 22 months overseas. He served in the 331st Harbor Craft Co. in the Asiatic Pacific as Master of Ship 118, an 85' Army Tug working with the Army Corp of Engineers in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He earned the American Service, Asiatic Pacific Service and WWII Victory Medals. He was honorably discharged on January 30, 1946 after 35 months of service as a M Sgt TC (Tugboat Captain). Tom died suddenly on August 11, 1960 and is buried in Beverly National Cemetery. | US Army, MSgt TC | 331st Harbor Craft Co. Tugboat Captain Ship (118) | WWII, Asiatic Pacific | 1923 -1960 |
Updated October 30, 2023