Name Fred Sladen | Years of service 1890–1931 | |
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Born February 22, 1874 ( 1874-02-22 ) Battles/wars Philippine-American WarWorld War I Place of burial West Point Cemetery, Highlands, New York, United States Battles and wars | ||
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. 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 Medal of Honor for his service in the American Civil War.
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Early life
Sladen was born on November 24, 1867 in Lowell, Massachusetts to Joseph Alton Sladen (1841-1911).
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.
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. He was decorated Distinguished Service Cross and Distinguished Service Medal for leading of his brigade.
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. He later served as Superintendent of Fort McHenry from 1931 to 1932.
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.
Death
Sladen died in New London, New Hampshire on July 10, 1945.