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William Harrison Fetridge

1906 – 1989

American magazine publisher and scouting leader

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Lived 1906 – 1989 (aged 82–83). William Harrison Fetridge was an American publisher.

William Harrison Fetridge (1906 – July 13, 1989) served as vice president of the Boy Scouts of America, president of the United States Support Fund for International Scouting, and chair of the Finance Planning Committee of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. Background Fetridge was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was a lieutenant commander during World War II, a maritime writer (author of "The Navy Reader" and "The Second Navy Reader"), Vice-President of Popular Mechanics magazine, and President of the Dartnell Corporation. He also served as president of the United Republican Fund of Illinois from 1968–1973, and again from 1979–1980.

In 1973, Fetridge was awarded the 77th Bronze Wolf, the only distinction of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, awarded by the World Scout Committee for exceptional services to World Scouting. He was one of only six men to hold all four top-tier Scouting awards, the Bronze Wolf, the Silver Buffalo the Silver Antelope, and the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award.

Fetridge died in Chicago on July 13, 1989.

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Important facts

Born
1906, Chicago
Birth century
Died
1989, Chicago, Illinois
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Awards
Bronze Wolf Award; Bronze Wolf; Distinguished Eagle Scout; Silver Antelope; Silver Buffalo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Harrison Fetridge?

American magazine publisher and scouting leader

When was William Harrison Fetridge born?

William Harrison Fetridge was born in 1906 in Chicago.

When did William Harrison Fetridge die?

William Harrison Fetridge died in 1989 in Chicago, Illinois.

What was William Harrison Fetridge's occupation?

William Harrison Fetridge was a publisher.

What nationality was William Harrison Fetridge?

William Harrison Fetridge was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Harrison Fetridge

· Wikidata: Q27889102

· DBpedia: William Harrison Fetridge

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