Fred Thaddeus Austin

Fred Thaddeus Austin (December 28, 1866-February 26, 1938) was an army officer, and an American Brigadier general active during World War 1.

Early Life
Austin was born in Hancock, Vermont. He graduated from Norwich University with a B.S. in 1888, as well as an M.S. in 1894, plus a C.E. in 1896.

Career
Austin practiced architecture in Brockton and Boston, Massachusetts from 1899 to 1898.

He then entered the army as a first lieutenant and adjutant, Fifth Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, on July 1st, 1898. On August 17, 1899, he became a first lieutenant of the 46th United States Volunteer Infantry and then transferred in grade to the Artillery Corps on August 22, 1901. He served in the Artillery Corps for the rest of his career.

On April 12, 1918, he was promoted to brigadier general in the National Army. After World War I, Austin became the director of the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill, in Oklahoma, after which he served in the Inspector General's Department. Austin became a major general and was Chief of Field Artillery from December 20, 1927 to February 15, 1938.

Death and Legacy
Fred Thaddeus Austin died on February 26th, 1938. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.