Frederick Funston
(1865-1917)
- Roomed with friend William Allen White while working in Kansas City
- Joined Cuban army to fight for independence from Spain, was captured but escaped
- Captured rebel leader in Philippine Islands during Spanish American War
- Commanded military college at Fort Leavenworth
- World War I training camp near Fort Riley named for him
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