Fred Winchester Sladen
| Frederick Winchester Sladen | |
|---|---|
 Fred W. Sladen | |
| Born |
February 22, 1874 Lowell, Massachusetts |
| Died |
July 10, 1945 (aged 78) New London, New Hampshire |
| Buried at | West Point Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1931 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held |
Superintendent of the United States Military Academy Philippine Department |
| Battles/wars |
Philippine-American War World War I |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Croix de guerre |
Fred Winchester Sladen (November 24, 1867 – July 10, 1945) was career United States Army officer who rose to the rank of Major General and became Superintendent of the United States Military Academy.[1] He is a son of English-born Joseph Alton Sladen (1841-1911) and Martha F. Winchester. Joseph A Sladen met with Cochise in the company of General Oliver Otis Howard, and was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War.[2]
Early life
Sladen was born on November 24, 1867 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Joseph Alton Sladen (1841-1911).[3]
Education
Sladen received his appointment to the US Military Academy from the State of Nebraska, graduating 27th out of 54 in his class of 1890.[1][4]
Military career
Sladen began his military career commissioned an officer in the Infantry branch upon graduating from the US Military Academy. From 1911 to 1914 he was Commandant of Cadets.
During World War, Sladen served as commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade, part of the Third Infantry Division.[5] He was decorated Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal for leading of his brigade.[6]
He would serve in the Army until his retirement on November 30, 1931. He achieved the rank of Major General and was the 32nd Superintendent of US Military Academy from 1922 to 1926.[4] He later served as Superintendent of Fort McHenry from 1931 to 1932.[7]
Personal life
Sladen married Ms. Elizabeth Lefferts of New York City on October 8, 1903 at the Church of the Holy Incarnation on Madison Avenue. One of Sladen's groomsmen was another future West Point Superintendent, William D. Conner.[8]
Death
Sladen died in New London, New Hampshire on July 10, 1945.[9][1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Gen. Sladen Dead. Headed West Point. Succeeded MacArthur in 1922. Led Brigade in France During Battles of 1918". New York Times. Associated Press. July 11, 1945. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
- ↑ Sweeney, Edward R (2008). Making Peace with Cochise: the 1872 Journal of Captain Joseph Alton Sladen. Norman: University of Oklahoma Press. p. xii. ISBN 0-8061-2973-5.
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. p. 336. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- 1 2 "Special Collections: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U. S. Military Academy" (PDF). United States Military Academy Library. 1950. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. p. 337. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
- ↑ "Valor awards for Fred Winchester Sladen". Military Times.
- ↑ "Historic Listing of National Park Service Officials". National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
- ↑ "A Day's Weddings" (PDF). The New York Times. October 9, 1903.
- ↑ Davis, Jr., Henry Blaine (1998). Generals in Khaki. Pentland Press, Inc. p. 337. ISBN 1571970886. OCLC 40298151.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Douglas MacArthur |
Superintendents of the United States Military Academy 1922–1925 |
Succeeded by Merch Bradt Stewart |
