_circa_1915.jpg) William Murray Black (December 8, 1855 – September 24, 1933) circa 1915 Image by Bain, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Murray BlackWilliam Murray Black William Murray Black United States Army general William Murray Black (December 8, 1855 – September 24, 1933) was a career officer in the United States Army, noted for his ability to organize and train young engineers. Quick facts Born, Died ... William Black William Murray Black as colonel, c. 1915 Born (1855-12-08)December 8, 1855 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US Died September 24, 1933(1933-09-24) (aged 77) Washington, D.C., US Place of burial West Point Cemetery, West Point, New York Allegiance United States Branch United States Army Service years 1877–1919 Rank Major General Service number 0-12992 Unit Corps of Engineers Commands Chief of Engineers Awards Distinguished Service Medal Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia In office March 2, 1897 –… (Source: Wikipedia)
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