William Hemple Arthur

William Hemple Arthur (April 1, 1856 – April 19, 1936) was a physician, army officer, and later an American Brigadier general active during World War I.

Early life Arthur was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He received an M.D. from the University of Maryland in 1877.

On February 18, 1886 Arthur was promoted to captain-assistant surgeon.

In October 1915, Arthur became the third commandant of the Army Medical Department Research and Graduate School until his retirement on December 3, 1918. Arthur was promoted to brigadier general of the National Army with the date of rank from August 7, 1917.

After his retirement, he became the medical director of Georgetown University Hospital.

Death and legacy William Hemple Arthur died at the age of eighty on April 19, 1936.