Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick
| Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick | |
|---|---|
| 26th Governor of American Samoa | |
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In office January 15, 1936 – January 20, 1936 |
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| Preceded by | Otto Carl Dowling |
| Succeeded by | MacGillivray Milne |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1896 |
| Died | 1974 |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch |
 United States Navy
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| Rank |
 Commander
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| Commands | USS Zeilin (APA-3) |
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.
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