William Ward Burrows I
William Ward Burrows I (January 16, 1758 – March 6, 1805) was a United States Marine Corps officer the second Commandant of the Marine Corps. His son, William Ward Burrows II, was a decorated officer in the United States Navy.
William W. Burrows | |
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2nd Commandant of the Marine Corps (1798-1804) | |
| Born | January 16, 1758 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Died | March 6, 1805 (aged 47) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | South Carolina militia United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1775-1783 1798–1804 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War Quasi War |
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