William Burr Cochran

William Burr Cochran was an American Army Brigadier general during World War I.

Early life

Cochran was born to John Henry and Charlotte Cochran in Middleburg, Virginia. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, graduating with the class of 1888.

Career

Cochran enlisted in the Fifth Infantry on September 11, 1892. He received a commission as a second lieutenant on March 28, 1896.
He served during the Spanish–American War.

Personal life

He was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity.

Death and legacy

Cochran died on July 2, 1931, and is buried in Arlington National Cemetery. His papers are held by the Archives of Virginia Military Institute.