| Frederick Winchester Sladen | |
|---|---|
 Fred W. Sladen | |
| Born | February 22, 1874 |
| Died | July 10, 1945 (aged 78) |
| Buried at | West Point Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch |
 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1890–1931 |
| Rank |
 Major General |
| Commands held | Superintendent of the United States Military Academy |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal |
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.
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]
Military career[]
Sladen began his military career commissioned an officer in the Infantry branch upon graduating from the US Military Academy. During World War, Sladen served as commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade and for leading of his brigade was decorated with Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal. 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 1922–1926.[1] He later served as Superintendent of Fort McHenry from 1931 to 1932.[2]
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. Sladen died in New London, New Hampshire July 10, 1945.[3]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Special Collections: Biographical Register of the Officers and Graduates of the U. S. Military Academy". United States Military Academy Library. 1950. http://digital-library.usma.edu/libmedia/archives/cullum/VOL9_PART0001.PDF. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
- ↑ "Historic Listing of National Park Service Officials". National Park Service. http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/tolson/histlist7f.htm. Retrieved 2009-05-01.
- ↑ "A Day's Weddings" (PDF). New York Times. October 9, 1903. http://query.nytimes.com/mem/archive-free/pdf?res=9C07E3DA1439E433A2575AC0A9669D946297D6CF. Retrieved 2009-04-30.
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