Posted on Nov 27, 2016
Former Maryland National Guard head James Fretterd dies at 86
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FEDERALSBURG, Md. — Retired Lt. Gen. James F. Fretterd, who headed the Maryland National Guard for 16 years, has died.
In a statement, the Maryland National Guard said Fretterd died Saturday at his home in Federalsburg. He was 86. Fretterd served in the Maryland National Guard for 52 years, from 1951 to his retirement in 2003.
He was the head of the Maryland National Guard, its adjutant general, from 1987 to 2003.
The Maryland National Guard said that a public visitation will be held Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fretterd Community Center in Denton. Funeral services will take place there Friday.
In a statement, the Maryland National Guard said Fretterd died Saturday at his home in Federalsburg. He was 86. Fretterd served in the Maryland National Guard for 52 years, from 1951 to his retirement in 2003.
He was the head of the Maryland National Guard, its adjutant general, from 1987 to 2003.
The Maryland National Guard said that a public visitation will be held Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Fretterd Community Center in Denton. Funeral services will take place there Friday.
Former Maryland National Guard head James Fretterd dies at 86
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Thanks for letting us know SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL retired Lt. Gen. James F. Fretterd, who headed the Maryland National Guard for 16 years, has died at age 86.
Kudos to James F. Fretterd who served in the served in the Maryland National Guard for 52 years.
Prayers for his family members and friends who are grieving his passing.
LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) CW5 Charlie Poulton SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT (Join to see) SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SGT Robert Hawks SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright
Kudos to James F. Fretterd who served in the served in the Maryland National Guard for 52 years.
Prayers for his family members and friends who are grieving his passing.
LTC Stephen C. Capt Seid Waddell CW5 (Join to see) CW5 Charlie Poulton SGM David W. Carr LOM, DMSM MP SGT SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL SFC William Farrell SSgt Robert Marx SSG James J. Palmer IV aka "JP4" SSgt (Join to see) TSgt Joe C. SGT (Join to see) SGT John " Mac " McConnell SP5 Mark Kuzinski SGT Forrest Stewart SGT Robert Hawks SPC (Join to see) SrA Christopher Wright
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I thought all Adjutant Generals were Major Generals? (2 Star flag officer)
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LTC Leonard M. Manning, Sr
Sometimes that state will promote a retiring NG officer one rank. It is only symbolic and does not affect official rank or retirement pay.
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SSgt Robert Marx
I read his biography posted online by "The Star" and he was brevetted a Lieutenant Gen. by the state of Maryland in 1994. He served as TAG until retiring in 2003.
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LTG (MD) Fretterd was promoted prior to his retiring. While in the state of MD he was authorized to wear three stars. When he went outside the state, he reverted back to his two-star rank, as the LTG was not federally recognized.
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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth
The one I knew here in Michigan now has a follower, my 10 yr. old grandson thinks the general is a really cool guy.
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I did not know that at TAG was a 3 Star just one at the NGB? Is this still correct? Rest in Peace!
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