George Fletcher Chandler
George Fletcher Chandler | |
|---|---|
| Superintendent of the New York State Police | |
| In office May 1, 1917 – December 1, 1923 | |
| Governor | Charles S. Whitman |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | James Adams Warner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Fletcher December 13, 1872 |
| Died | November 6, 1964 (aged 91) Kingston, New York, U.S. |
| Spouse | Martha Marie Schultze (1900–1931) (her death) |
| Alma mater | Syracuse University Columbia University (M.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army New York National Guard |
| Unit | Army Medical Corps |
George Fletcher Chandler (December 13, 1872 – November 6, 1964) was an American surgeon, military officer and police administrator. He was appointed by the governor to organize the New York State Police, newly authorized in 1917, and served as its first superintendent from 1917 to 1923.