William W. Burrows | |
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Born | Charleston, South Carolina | January 16, 1758
Died | March 6, 1805 Washington, D.C., U.S. | (aged 47)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | South Carolina militia United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1775-1783 1798–1804 |
Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
Commands | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Battles / wars | American Revolutionary War Quasi War |
William Ward Burrows I (January 16, 1758 – March 6, 1805) was a United States Marine Corps officer the second Commandant of the Marine Corps. His son, William Ward Burrows II, was a decorated officer in the United States Navy.