Terence Patrick Fitzgerald was born on July 26, 1939, in Paddington, City of Westminster, Greater London, England. He was the son of James John Fitzgerald and Sabina "Sheila" Garvey Fitzgerald. He served in Company C, 3rd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, as a Specialist 4th Class during the Vietnam War. SP4 Fitzgerald was Killed in Action on May 26, 1967, and is now buried in the Kensal Green Cemetery, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England. Note that the citation and birth record list his name as Terence, whereas the gravestone shows it as Terrance.

Silver Star Citation:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Terence Patrick Fitzgerald (RA-19824171), United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. On 26 May 1967, Sergeant Fitzgerald distinguished himself while serving as a Squad Leader in Company C, 3d Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, as it conducted a search and destroy operation along the Cambodian border. As the company moved through the jungle, it was taken under fire by a numerically superior North Vietnamese Army force utilizing automatic weapons, rockets and mortars, Completely disregarding the intense volume of enemy fire, Sergeant Fitzgerald deployed his squad and engaged the enemy. As the battle progressed, he moved about the position directing the fire of his men to the best advantage, inspiring them by his calmness and outstanding leadership. In the heat of the struggle, Sergeant Fitzgerald was informed that the enemy had created a gap in the line of an adjacent platoon and was attempting a penetration. With timely action, he organized a relief force from his squad and rushed to engage the enemy, advancing and firing a devastating hail of bullets. Sergeant Fitzgerald's timely and decisive actions resulted in the repulsion of the enemy. During this display of leadership by example he was mortally wounded by the intense hostile fire. Sergeant Fitzgerald's indomitable courage in the face of the enemy and the ultimate sacrifice of his own life exemplifies the most cherished qualities of the American Soldier. His actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

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