Arthur Stanley Riggs
1879–1952 (age 73)
Military Officer
Biography
Arthur Stanley Riggs (1879–1952) was a career military officer whose steady presence supported the Army through the early decades of the 20th century. He brought order to administrative duties and ensured that logistics and personnel functions remained responsive to the needs of commanders at home and abroad.
Riggs earned respect for the calm manner in which he addressed complex problems, and he shared his experience generously with those who served alongside him. Arlington National Cemetery became his final resting place, a quiet recognition of his long commitment to uniformed service.