Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor)
Fitz Lee (June 1866 – September 14, 1899) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions at the Battle of Tayacoba in the Spanish–American War. Lee and three of his fellow Buffalo Soldiers were the last black servicemen to be presented the Medal of Honor for more than half a century.
Fitz Lee | |
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| Born | June 1866 Dinwiddie County, Virginia |
| Died | September 14, 1899 (aged 33) |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1889 - 1894, 1897 - 1899 |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | Troop M, 10th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War *Battle of Tayacoba |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
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