Background
Browne, Frederick William was born on October 25, 1875 in Saint Charles, Iowa, United States. Son of William Lytle and Mary Pollock (McClure) Browne.
Browne, Frederick William was born on October 25, 1875 in Saint Charles, Iowa, United States. Son of William Lytle and Mary Pollock (McClure) Browne.
Student of University Iowa, 1894-1896, Corcoran Science School, 1896-1898. Bachelor of Laws, George Washington University, 1901. Master of Laws, National University, 1902.
Graduated from Command and General staff schedul, 1925.
Began as stenographer, 1896. Commissioned major Civil Engineer, United States Army, September 20, 1918. Promoted through grades lieutenant colonel Finance Department, October 1, 1934.
Member War Department General Staff, 1925-1933.
Retired with rank of colonel November 30, 1938. Recalled to active duty, January 1, 1939.
Promoted to brigadier general, February 23, 1942. Assistant budget officer, War Department, 1936-1944.
Inactive status since January 1944.
Club: Army and Navy (Washington).
Married Mary Postell Lockwood, June 14, 1906. Children: Frederick Lee, William Lytle.