William Murray Black
William Black | |
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William Murray Black as colonel, c. 1915 | |
| Born | December 8, 1855 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | September 24, 1933 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1877–1919 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-12992 |
| Unit | Corps of Engineers |
| Commands | Chief of Engineers |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
| Engineer Commissioner of the District of Columbia | |
| In office March 2, 1897 – May 26, 1898 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Frances Powell |
| Succeeded by | Lansing Hoskins Beach |
William Murray Black (December 8, 1855 – September 24, 1933) was a career officer in the United States Army, noted for his ability to organize and train young engineers.