Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick
Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1896 – 1974) was a United States Navy Commander 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.
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 |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands | USS Zeilin |
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