Frederick W. Galbraith | |
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Born | Frederick William Galbraith, Jr. May 6, 1874 Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | June 9, 1921 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | (aged 47)
Resting place | Spring Grove Cemetery, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. 39°10′16.5″N 84°31′33.6″W / 39.171250°N 84.526000°W |
Alma mater | Massachusetts Nautical Training School |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | 2nd National Commander of The American Legion |
Term | 1920 – 1921 |
Predecessor | Franklin D'Olier |
Successor | John G. Emery |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Branch | United States Army |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands | 147th Infantry Regiment |
Battles | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross |
Frederick William Galbraith, Jr. (May 6, 1874 – June 9, 1921) was the second national commander of The American Legion from 1920 to 1921. He was a highly decorated World War I veteran who was instrumental in helping to make the Legion the largest and most powerful war veterans' association in the United States.