Background
Fish, Hamilton was born on December 7, 1888 in Garrison, Putnam County, New York, United States. Son of Hamilton Fish.
Fish, Hamilton was born on December 7, 1888 in Garrison, Putnam County, New York, United States. Son of Hamilton Fish.
Harvard University, cum laude, three years. Army General Staff College, American Expeditionary Forces.
Alfred Chapin, former mayor of Brooklyn, New York, September 24, 1921. Vice-president John C. Paige & Company, general insurance. Member of New York Assembly, 1914-1916.
Elected to 66th Congress (1919-1921) to fill vacancy caused by resignation of Honorary Edmund Platt. Reƫlected 67th to 78th Congresses (1921-1945), 26th New York District. Commissioned captain Colored Infantry, 15th New York Volumes, later known as 369th Infantry.
Took part in Battle of Champagne, July 15, 1918, and September following. Major infantry, 4th Division, Army of Occupation. Graduated from Army and General Staff College, American Expeditionary Force.
Colonel of reserves.
Member of New York Assembly, 1914-1916.
Spouse Grace Chapin, September 24, 1921.