Desmond FitzGerald | |
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| Born | June 16, 1910 |
| Died | July 23, 1967 (aged 57) |
| Education | St. Mark's School |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Harvard Law School |
| Spouses | |
| Children | Frances FitzGerald Joan FitzGerald Desmond FitzGerald Jr. |
| Awards | Bronze Star National Security Medal |
Desmond FitzGerald (June 16, 1910 – July 23, 1967) was an American intelligence officer for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), where he rose to the position of Deputy Director of Plans. He served in the CIA from 1950 until his death. Posthumously he was awarded the National Security Medal. An attorney, he had worked in New York City both before and after World War II. During the war, he was an Army officer, serving as liaison and adviser to the Chinese Army.