Frederick Funston
Frederick Funston | |
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 Funston photographed c. 1910 in the uniform of a brigadier general | |
| Born | November 9, 1865 New Carlisle, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 19, 1917 (aged 51) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
Burial place | San Francisco National Cemetery |
| Spouse |
Eda Blankart Funston
(m. 1898) |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  Republic of Cuba in Arms (1896–98) United States of America (1898–1917) |
Branch | Cuban Liberation Army United States Army |
Service years | 1898–1917 |
Rank |  Major General |
| Nickname | "Fearless Freddie" |
| Commands | Hawaiian Department |
Conflicts | Cuban War of Independence Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Occupation of Veracruz Bandit War |
| Awards |  Medal of Honor |
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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; he received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the latter conflict.