(1865-11-09)November 9, 1865 New Carlisle, Ohio, U.S.
Died
February 19, 1917(1917-02-19) (aged 51) San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Place of burial
San Francisco National Cemetery
Allegiance
United States of America
Service/branch
United States Army
Years of service
1898–1917
Rank
Major General
Commands held
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)
Children
Arthur MacArthur Funston
Frederick Funston
Barbara Funston
Eleanor Elizabeth Funston
Relations
Edward H. Funston (father)
Anne Eliza Mitchell (mother)
Signature
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;[2] he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the latter conflict.
^California Military Museum
^"FUNSTON, Frederick". The International Who's Who in the World. 1912. p. 483.
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