George Fletcher Chandler
George Fletcher Chandler, M.D. (December 13, 1872 – November 6, 1964), was a surgeon, officer in the National Guard of New York, and state police administrator. He was appointed by the governor to organize the New York State Police, newly authorized in 1917, and served as its first Superintendent.
George Fletcher Chandler | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of the New York State Police | |
| In office May 1, 1917 – December 1, 1923 | |
| Governor | Charles S. Whitman |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | James Adams Warner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Fletcher December 13, 1872 Clyde, New York, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 1964 (aged 91) Kingston, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse | Martha Marie Schultze (1900–1931) (her death) |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University Columbia University (M.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army New York National Guard |
| Unit | Army Medical Corps |
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