Carl Rogers Darnall

Carl Rogers Darnall
Brigadier General Carl Rogers Darnall
BornDecember 25, 1867 (1867-12-25)
Weston, Texas
DiedJanuary 18, 1941(1941-01-18) (aged 73)
Washington, D.C.
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1896–1931
Rank Brigadier General
CommandsArmy Medical Center
WarsSpanish–American War
Boxer Rebellion
World War I
AwardsDistinguished 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.

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