Earned the Medal of Honor as the Gun Captain of No. 1 gun aboard the flagship Hartford during action at Mobile Bay on 5 August 1864. Although struck several times in the face by splinters, and with his gun disabled when a shell burst between two forward 9-inch guns, killing and wounding 15 men, Fitzpatrick , within a few minutes, had the gun in working order with new track, breeching, and side tackle. He evacuated the wounded and his resumption of gunfire inspired all crew members.
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