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Michael John Fitzmaurice (born March 9, 1950) is a former United States Army soldier and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions during the Vietnam War .
Fitzmaurice, 3d Platoon, Troop D, distinguished himself at Khesanh. Sp4c. Fitzmaurice and three fellow soldiers were occupying a bunker when a company of North Vietnamese sappers infiltrated the area. At the onset of the attack Sp4c. Fitzmaurice observed three explosive charges which had been thrown into the bunker by the enemy.
Jul 3, 2021 · Fitzmaurice was born March 9, 1950 in Jamestown, North Dakota. His arrival was an unexpected surprise for his parents. “I was a preemie. My parents were just passing through and there I was ...
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Oct 6, 2011 · On March 23, 1971, Specialist Michael Fitzmaurice jumped on an enemy sapper charge in Khe Sanh, South Vietnam, saving the lives of his fellow GIs. He then co...
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Feb 14, 2022 · Michael Fitzmaurice was born on March 9, 1950, in Jamestown, North Dakota. He graduated from Iroquois High School, in 1969. Fitzmaurice enlisted in the army in October 1969.
Fitzmaurice and 3 fellow soldiers were occupying a bunker when a company of North Vietnamese sappers infiltrated the area. At the onset of the attack Sp4c. Fitzmaurice observed 3 explosive charges which had been thrown into the bunker by the enemy. Realizing the imminent danger to his comrades, and with complete disregard for his personal ...
Mar 23, 2024 · Michael J. Fitzmaurice in Vietnam. On this day in 1971, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Sp4c. Michael J. Fitzmaurice fought in Vietnam, half-blinded, yet still managed to make it home. Fitzmaurice was a native of the Dakotas, leaving those states for the very first time when he signed up for the Army.