From collection Member List
Major Frank Keck (City College of New York 1872, Columbia University 1875) was born on January 28, 1853. To him, we largely owe the creation of both our Fraternity and chapter heraldry. He also edited three editions of the Fraternity catalog. Keck served on the Grand Chapter in New York City from 1873 to 1898, was treasurer from 1881 to 1897, and was its last president in 1898. The story of his love for Phi Gamma Delta and his passing on June 25, 1925, is poignantly told in Chamberlin's The History of Phi Gamma Delta, Tomos Beta. An attorney by profession, Keck served as a Major in the 71st New York Volunteers during the Spanish-American War, most notably commanding the Third Battalion in the charge up San Juan Hill. He also served as a Captain in the 42nd U.S. Infantry in the Philippines. Buried Section 3, Grave 1628 at Arlington Cemetery.
Major, 3rd Battalion, 71st New York Infantry. Led his battalion in the charge up San Juan Hill. [PGD magazine 1899 p. 69] Later a captain with the US Army in the Philippines.
Major, 3rd Battalion, 71st New York Infantry. Led his battalion in the charge up San Juan Hill. [PGD magazine 1899 p. 69] Later a captain with the US Army in the Philippines.
