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Franz Anton Itrich — Victoria Cross

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Service Profile

Branch: U.S. Navy
Rank: Chief Carpenter's Mate
Service Era: Spanish-American War
Medals Recorded: 3

Franz Anton Itrich

Chief Carpenter's Mate, U.S. Navy

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Spanish-American War

Awards & Decorations

Medal of Honor 1862–1912 Navy
Dewey Medal
Spanish Campaign Medal

Ribbon Rack

Biography

Displayed heroism aboard Petrel in the Manila action

Franz Anton Itrich was born in Gross Katz, Prussia, on 26 November 1853. He served in the U.S. Navy as chief carpenter's mate aboard USS Petrel during the Spanish-American War.

At Manila in the Philippines on 1 May 1898, Itrich displayed heroism while serving in the presence of the enemy. His Medal of Honor citation recognized his conduct during the action.

The award was accredited to California. Itrich later reached the rank of chief gunner.

He died in San Francisco on 11 June 1933 and is buried in San Francisco National Cemetery. His citation preserves his recognition for courage aboard Petrel during the fighting at Manila.

Medal of Honor 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.

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