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Frederick Funston
Major General Frederick Funston
Nickname(s)"Fearless Freddie"[1]
Born(1865-11-09)November 9, 1865
New Carlisle, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 19, 1917(1917-02-19) (aged 51)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Place of burial
San Francisco National Cemetery
AllegianceFrederick Funston United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1898–1917
Rank Major General
Commands heldHawaiian Department
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
Occupation of Veracruz
Bandit War
Awardsborer 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)
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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;[2] he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the latter conflict.

  1. ^ California Military Museum
  2. ^ "FUNSTON, Frederick". The International Who's Who in the World. 1912. p. 483.

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