SERVICE TO NATION

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP75-00001R000200060004-6
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: November 11, 2016
• Document Release Date: March 17, 1999
• Sequence Number: 4
• Publication Date: September 19, 1967
• Content Type: NSPR

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they are indebted to this man.
name of Desmond Fitzgerald, but
Few Americans ever heard the
years.~arlier this month, his
Intelligence Agency. He gave up
a lucrative law practice to join
the CIA. which he served for 16
destine operations for the Central
Mr. Fitzgerald, who died July
23 at age 57, was head, of clan-
of their country in a truly silent'
in mind those who are soldiers
serve their nation with dedication
and anonymity. From time to time,
however, Americans.. should bear
widow received the National
Security Medal awarded to Mr.
Fitzgerald for his high services
rendered anonymously.
The public is not likely to learn
more about the activities of Mr.
Fitzgerald or his colleagues who
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