Frederick Smith Strong

1855–1935 (age 80)

Military Officer

Biography

Frederick Smith Strong spent his career in the military, offering calm leadership and thoughtful counsel to those he directed while never shirking the responsibilities of command.

He remained engaged with the men he had served with and is remembered among the ranks of patriots interred at Arlington National Cemetery.

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