Background
Beach, William Dorrance was born on June 18, 1856 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Joshua M. and Sarah E. (Ford) Beach.
Beach, William Dorrance was born on June 18, 1856 in Brooklyn, New York, United States. Son of Joshua M. and Sarah E. (Ford) Beach.
Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1879.
Commanded Second lieutenant 3d Cavalry, June 13, 1879. Promoted through grades to brigadier general North.A., August 5, 1917. Brigadier general regular army, February 28, 1927 (retired).
Served at Camp Eagle Pass, Texas, 1888-1891.
Married Mission Bullens, April.