Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick Politician
Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1896 – 1974) was a United States Navy Commander and the 26th Governor of American Samoa for a brief time from January 15, 1936 to January 20, 1936. During World War II, Fitzpatrick commanded the USS Zeilin, which landed troops and sustained damage during the Battle of Tarawa.
Personal facts
| Birth date | January 01, 1896 |
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| Date of death | January 01, 1974 |
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Office holder
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| military command | USS Zeilin (APA-3) |
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| office | Governor of American Samoa |
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