Luther Halsey Reichelderfer
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Luther Halsey Reichelderfer (1874–1945) was a Washington, D.C., politician who served as the 16th president of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia, from 1930 to 1933. He was also a founder of the American College of Surgeons and the first commander of the District of Columbia National Guard's Medical Corps.
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Luther Halsey Reichelderfer | |
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16th President of the Board of Commissioners of Washington, D.C. | |
In office April 10, 1930 – November 16, 1933 | |
President | Herbert Hoover Franklin D. Roosevelt |
Preceded by | Proctor Lambert Dougherty |
Succeeded by | Melvin Colvin Hazen |
Personal details | |
Born | February 4, 1874 Hallsville, OH |
Died | June 19, 1945. (aged 71) Washington, DC |
Resting place | Lorraine Park Cemetery Baltimore, MD[1] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mary McCauley |
Alma mater | Columbian University |
Profession | Doctor, Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
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Rank | Colonel (Army Reserve) |
Unit | Medical Corps |
Battles/wars | |
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