William P. Biddle
1853–1923 (age 70)
Military Officer
Biography
William P. Biddle devoted himself to the United States Marine Corps during an era marked by overseas expansion, serving with distinction in the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine insurrection while helping steady the Corps through the transition to a modern expeditionary force.
His calm leadership and emphasis on training prepared younger Marines for the challenges of the twentieth century, leaving a legacy of professionalism that endures in the halls of Arlington National Cemetery where he rests.