William Charles Fitzgerald
William Charles Fitzgerald | |
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Fitzgerald as a midshipman | |
| Nickname | Bill |
| Born | January 28, 1938 Montpelier, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | August 7, 1967 (aged 29) Co Luy, South Vietnam |
| Place of burial | Berlin Corner Cemetery, Berlin, Vermont |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1956–1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
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| Conflicts | Vietnam War † |
| Awards | Navy Cross Purple Heart National Defense Service Medal Vietnam Service Medal Republic of Vietnam Campaign ribbon bar |
| Other work | USS Fitzgerald is named in his honor. |
William "Bill" C. Fitzgerald (January 28, 1938 – August 7, 1967) was a United States Navy officer who was killed in action during the Vietnam War while serving as an advisor to the Republic of Vietnam Navy. He received the Navy Cross posthumously for his role in fighting off a Viet Cong attack.