William Burr Cochran (July 9, 1863 – July 2, 1931) was an American Army Brigadier general during World War I.[1][2]

William Burr Cochran
Born(1863-07-09)July 9, 1863
DiedJuly 2, 1931(1931-07-02) (aged 67)

Early life

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Cochran was born to John Henry and Charlotte Cochran in Middleburg, Virginia.[1] He attended the Virginia Military Institute, graduating with the class of 1888.[1][2]

Career

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Cochran enlisted in the Fifth Infantry on September 11, 1892.[1] He received a commission as a second lieutenant on March 28, 1896.[1]

He served during the Spanish–American War.[1]

Personal life

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He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.[3]

Death and legacy

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Cochran died on July 2, 1931, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[2] His papers are held by the Archives of Virginia Military Institute.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Davis, Henry Blaine Jr. (1998). Generals in Khaki. Raleigh, NC: Pentland Press, Inc. p. 78. ISBN 1571970886.
  2. ^ a b c TERMINALFOUR. "VMI Archives Historical Rosters: William Burr Cochran". archivesweb.vmi.edu.
  3. ^ The Catalogue of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. R.L. Polk. 1918. p. 844. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
  4. ^ "VMI Archives Catalog - William B. Cochran papers". archivesspace.vmi.edu.