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Distinguished Service Cross
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Frederick W. Galbraith
1874-05-06 – 1921-06-09
Life & Legacy
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.
Occupation & Career
businessperson
Education
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Faith & Community
Episcopal Church
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Distinguished Service Cross; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium); Croix de guerre 1914–1918; World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Croix de guerre 1914–1918 · Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium) · Distinguished Service Cross · Officer of the Legion of Honour · World War I Victory Medal (United States)
Church
Episcopal Church
Organizations & Memberships
American Legion · Rotary International
Education & Institutions
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Verified Legacy Record
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Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (Belgium)
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Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q5497152 · wikidata
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World War I Victory Medal (United States)
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Faith Community
Episcopal Church
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Sources & Provenance
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