Alfred F. Foote

Alfred Franklin "Fred" Foote (July 16, 1878 – May 28, 1965) was an American military and law enforcement officer who served as commander of the 26th Infantry Division and was Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Safety.

Early life Foote was born on July 16, 1878, in Mooers Forks, New York. He was orphaned at the age of nine. To make ends meet, he worked nights while attending public school.

Prior to his military service, Foote worked as a journeyman plumber. The citation for the medal reads:

Peacetime After the National Guard was demobilized, Foote was made inspector general of the 26th Infantry Division.

Commissioner of Public Safety In 1919, Foote was appointed by Governor Coolidge to a one-year term as Commissioner of Public Safety. He was reappointed the following year. On November 25, 1925, Governor Alvan T. Fuller reappointed Foote to the position. He was reappointed a third time, in 1930, by Governor Frank G. Allen. In 1933, Governor Joseph Ely requested Foote's resignation after investigations were launched into his office by Massachusetts State Auditor Francis X. Hurley and the State Commission on Administration and Finance. He resigned on March 15, 1933, citing ill health.

Death Foote died on May 28, 1965, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in the West Roxbury neighborhood of Boston.