Image Title:
Fitz Lee (1866 – 1899)

Note:
Place and date: Battle of Tayacoba, Cuba,  June 30, 1898. Private Lee's official Medal of Honor citation reads: After a force had succeeded in landing and had been compelled to withdraw to the boats, leaving a number of killed and wounded ashore, he voluntarily went ashore in the face of the enemy and aided in the rescue of his wounded comrades who would otherwise have fallen into the hands of the enemy, this after several previous attempts had been frustrated. Learn More at: Wikipedia | The Hall of Valor Project Military Time

Unite:
Troop M, 10th Cavalry Regiment

Rank:
Private

Years of service:
1889 - 1894, 1897 - 1899

Wars:
Spanish–American War

Subject:
Military - Buffalo Soldiers – Medal of Honor - Battle of Tayacoba - Cuba - Spanish–American War

Image:
SA-MILBS-MH-7