Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1896 – 1974) was a United States Navy Commander[1] and the governor of American Samoa for a brief time from January 15, 1936, to January 20, 1936. During World War II, Fitzpatrick commanded USS Zeilin, which landed troops and sustained damage during the Battle of Tarawa.[2]
Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick | |
|---|---|
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office January 15, 1936 – January 20, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | Otto Carl Dowling |
| Succeeded by | MacGillivray Milne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1896 |
| Died | 1974 |
| Spouse | Pauline Case Fitzpatrick |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Rank |  Commander |
| Commands | USS Zeilin |
References
edit- ^ "Gale Johnson Weds Paula Fitzpatrick". The New York Times. New York City. 6 May 1956. p. 89.
- ^ Dyer, George. "That Real Toughie--Tarawa". The Amphibians Came to Conquer: The Story of Admiral Richmond Kelly Turner. Chapel Hill, North Carolina: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. p. 685. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
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