Frederick W. Galbraith

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.

Frederick W. Galbraith
Born
Frederick William Galbraith, Jr.

(1874-05-06)May 6, 1874
Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJune 9, 1921(1921-06-09) (aged 47)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeSpring Grove Cemetery,
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
39°10′16.5″N 84°31′33.6″W
Alma materMassachusetts Nautical Training School
OccupationBusinessman
Title2nd National Commander of The American Legion
Term1920 – 1921
PredecessorFranklin D'Olier
SuccessorJohn G. Emery
Children3
Military service
BranchUnited States Army
RankColonel
Commands held147th Infantry Regiment
Battles
  • World War I
    • Ypres-Lys
    • Meuse-Argonne (WIA)
    • Defensive Sector
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
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