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Carl Rogers Darnall

United States general

Died when: 73 years 24 days (876 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Carl Rogers Darnall

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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