Frederick Funston
United States Army general, Medal of Honor recipient and botanist (1865 - 1917) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 51
Frederick Funston, 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.
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William James1865Born11 September 1865
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Lived 1865 to 1917 · aged 51