Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick

Thomas Benjamin Fitzpatrick (1896 – 1974) was a United States Navy Commander^[1] 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.^[2]

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
Spouse	Pauline Case Fitzpatrick (1894-1977)
Occupation	Naval officer
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Rank	Commander
Commands	USS Zeilin