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William Verbeck

1861 – 1930

American military general

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About William Verbeck

Lived 1861 – 1930 (aged 69). William Verbeck was a military personnel.

Career Following in his father's footsteps, Verbeck began teaching at the Saint Matthew's Hall, in San Mateo, California, where he taught for two years. He served as Adjutant General of New York, commander of the New York National Guard, from June 1, 1910, to January 1, 1913, and was given the rank of Brigadier General.

Verbeck led the National Scouts of America (NSA), running summer camps for boys at Camp Massawepie in conjunction with the Manlius School. Upon the merger of the NSA with the Boy Scouts of America he briefly served as a National Commissioner of the Boy Scouts of America.

Personal life He married Katherine Jordan on July 28, 1886. They had three children: Guido Fridolin, Karl Heinrich Willem and William Jordan. In 1927, Verbeck was made a Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy. He was granted American citizenship on June 9, 1929, in an Act of Congress.

He died on August 24, 1930, of heart disease at his home in Manlius.

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Imperial University of Japan

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Who was William Verbeck?

American military general (1861–1930)

When was William Verbeck born?

William Verbeck was born on 16 January 1861 in Nagasaki.

When did William Verbeck die?

William Verbeck died on 24 August 1930 in Manlius.

What was William Verbeck's occupation?

William Verbeck was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Verbeck

· Wikidata: Q76460081

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