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Franklin D'Olier
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Franklin D'Olier

National Commander of the American Legion from 1919 to 1920

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 grandfather of academic writer and poet F. D. Reeve, and the great-grandfather of actor Christopher Reeve.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Franklin D'Olier (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Apr 28, 1877, died Dec 10, 1953.1

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Early life and education

  • Date not recordedPrinceton University Bachelor of Arts3

Franklin D'Olier was born April 28, 1877, in Burlington, New Jersey, the son of Annie Kay (née Woolman) and William D'Olier. He attended local school and prepared for Princeton University. He was graduated from Princeton in 1898, and immediately entered business with his father of William D'Olier & Company, commission merchants in cotton and cotton yarns, in Philadelphia. Upon his father's retirement from business, the firm name was changed to Franklin D'Olier & Company.

From Wikipedia’s article on Franklin D'Olier (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Career

Occupation: businessperson, military officer.6

  • 1919 to 1920National Commander of the American Legion5
  • Date not recordedFounded American Legion4

Personal life

  • BornApr 28, 1877, Burlington City7
  • DiedDec 10, 1953, Morristown8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9

Awards

  • Date not recordedCommander of the Legion of Honour10
  • Date not recordedDistinguished Service Medal10
  • Date not recordedMedal for Merit10
  • Date not recordedWorld War I Victory Medal (United States)10

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