| Regimental number | 24/144 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Ashburton, Canterbury |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Alford Forest Road, Ashburton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs N Fitzgerald, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton |
| Rank on embarkation | Corporal |
| Enlistment status | Volunteer |
| Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 2nd Battalion, A Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 15th September 1916, after all the Officers of his Company had been either killed of wounded, Sergeant Fitzgerald rallied 40 men, afterwards reduced to 25 through casualties, consolidated part of a strong
point north of Flers village, and held on till relieved at about 4pm on the 16th September. His coolness during a trying time was an inspiration to his men.'
Source: London Gazette Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Miscellaneous details | Nominal Roll Vol. 1: A Company/2nd NZRB |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 57 |
| Place of burial | Ashburton Cemetery |