Carl Rogers Darnall
Carl Rogers Darnall | |
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Brigadier General Carl Rogers Darnall | |
| Born | December 25, 1867 Weston, Texas |
| Died | January 18, 1941 (aged 73) Washington, D.C. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1896–1931 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | Army Medical Center |
| Wars | Spanish–American War Boxer Rebellion World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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. Chlorination has been an exceedingly important innovation in public health, saving innumerable lives.