Alfred Franklin "Fred" Foote (July 16, 1878 – May 28, 1965) was an American military and law enforcement officer who served as commander of the 26th Infantry Division and was Massachusetts Commissioner of Public Safety.

[1] At the outset of the American entry into World War I in April 1917, Foote was made acting lieutenant colonel of the 104th Infantry Regiment.

In 1918, he graduated from the Army General Staff College in Langres and was made a lieutenant colonel.

For his service in France, he was cited for meritorious service by Major General Clarence R. Edwards, commander of the 26th Division (the 104th's parent formation), was awarded the Silver Star by the Secretary of War, and decorated as a Commander of the Legion of Honour by the French government.

[4] The citation for the medal reads: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Alfred F. Foote, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I.

As Battalion Commander during the operations of the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Division, at Apremont, France, from 10 to 13 April 1918, Lieutenant Colonel Foote demonstrated unusual initiative and marked efficiency and contributed materially to the successful stand of the regiment against the enemy's repeated attacks.

[5]After the National Guard was demobilized, Foote was made inspector general of the 26th Infantry Division.

[1] He resigned from the National Guard on November 14, 1930, to focus on his duties as Commissioner of Public Safety.