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Distinguished Service Medal
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Franklin D'Olier
1877-04-28 – 1953-12-10
Life & Legacy
Franklin D'Olier (April 28, 1877 – December 10, 1953) was an American businessman who served as the first national commander of The American Legion from 1919 to 1920. He was also the grandfather of academic writer and poet F. D. Reeve, and the great-grandfather of actor Christopher Reeve.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, military officer
Education
Princeton University
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Distinguished Service Medal; Medal for Merit; World War I Victory Medal (United States); Commander of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour · Distinguished Service Medal · Medal for Merit · World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Organizations & Memberships
American Legion · Forty and Eight
Education & Institutions
Princeton University
Verified Legacy Record
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Medal for Merit
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World War I Victory Medal (United States)
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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Family Child
Anne Conrad D'Olier
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Family Child
Franklin d'Olier
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Sources & Provenance
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