Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor)

Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor)

United States Army Medal of Honor recipient

Died aged 33United States

Biography

Fitz Lee (June 1866 – September 14, 1899) was an American soldier who served as a cavalryman in the United States Army from 1889 to 1899. An African-American Buffalo Soldier, Lee is a recipient of the United States' highest military decoration—the Medal of Honor—due to his actions at the Battle of Tayacoba during the Spanish–American War. Since 2025, Lee has been the namesake of the Fort Lee army base in Virginia.

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Awards & honours (1)

  • Medal of Honor

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Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor) died on September 14, 1899 at the age of 33.
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Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor) was born in Dinwiddie County.
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Fitz Lee (Medal of Honor) is a citizen of United States.
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