Frederick W. Galbraith
Frederick W. Galbraith | |
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| Born | Frederick William Galbraith, Jr. May 6, 1874 Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | June 9, 1921 (aged 47) Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| 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.