Ferdinand A. Silcox
Ferdinand Augustus Silcox (December 25, 1882 – December 20, 1939) was the fifth Chief of the United States Forest Service (USFS) of the Department of Agriculture, and was appointed on November 15, 1933, succeeding Robert Y. Stuart. He served as Chief until his death on December 20, 1939.
Ferdinand A. Silcox | |
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| 5th Chief of the United States Forest Service | |
| In office November 15, 1933 – December 20, 1939 | |
| President | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Robert Y. Stuart |
| Succeeded by | Earle H. Clapp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 25, 1882 Columbus, Georgia |
| Died | December 20, 1939 (aged 56) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston Yale University |
| Occupation | Forester |
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