Franklin D'Olier
National Commander of the American Legion from 1919 to 1920 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Franklin D'Olier (April 28, 1877 – December 10, 1953) was an American businessman who served as the first national commander of The American Legion from 1919 to 1920. He was also the great-grandfather of actor Christopher Reeve.[1]
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Franklin D'Olier | |
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Born | (1877-04-28)April 28, 1877 Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. |
Died | December 10, 1953(1953-12-10) (aged 76) Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
Resting place | St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Burlington, New Jersey, U.S. |
Education | Princeton University (BA) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Title | 1st National Commander of The American Legion |
Term | 1919 – 1920 |
Predecessor | Henry D. Lindsley (as Chairman of The American Legion) |
Successor | Frederick W. Galbraith Jr. |
Spouse |
Helen Kitchen D'Olier
(m. 1903; died 1950) |
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Awards | Medal for Merit |
Military service | |
Branch | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands held | American Salvage Depot at Saint Pierre des Corps |
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