William Burr Cochran

Biography

William Burr Cochran rose through the ranks with a quiet confidence rooted in professionalism and a constant desire to improve Army practices. His steady leadership helped guide units through the peacetime preparations that would prove vital in later conflicts.

Beloved by peers and soldiers alike for his integrity, Cochran’s memory is kept alive by the traditions he helped uphold, and his burial at Arlington National Cemetery honors a lifetime of faithful service.