Frederick Funston
Frederick Funston | |
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Funston c. 1910 | |
| Nickname(s) | "Fearless Freddie" |
| Born | November 9, 1865 New Carlisle, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 1917 (aged 51) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1898–1917 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | Hawaiian Department |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Occupation of Veracruz Bandit War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Spouse(s) |
Eda Blankart Funston
(m. 1898) |
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Frederick Funston (November 9, 1865 – February 19, 1917), also known as Fighting Fred Funston, was a general in the United States Army, best known for his roles in the Spanish–American War and the Philippine–American War; he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the latter conflict.