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Carl Rogers Darnall
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigadier General Carl Rogers Darnall (December 25, 1867, in Weston, Texas – January 18, 1941, in Washington, D.C.) was a United States Army chemist and surgeon credited with originating the technique of liquid chlorination of drinking water.[1] Chlorination has been an exceedingly important innovation in public health, saving innumerable lives.
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![]() Brigadier General Carl Rogers Darnall | |
Born | December 25, 1867 (1867-12-25) Weston, Texas |
Died | January 18, 1941 (1941-01-19) (aged 73) Washington, D.C. |
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Years of service | 1896–1931 |
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Commands held | Army Medical Center |
Wars | Spanish–American War Boxer Rebellion World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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