Background
Peirce, William S. was born on May 16, 1864 in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Son of Albert Gallatin and Delia Juliet (Benjamin) Peirce.
Peirce, William S. was born on May 16, 1864 in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Son of Albert Gallatin and Delia Juliet (Benjamin) Peirce.
Student of University of Vermont, 1881-1884 (honorary Master of Arts, 1908). Graduated from the United States Military Academy, 1888.
Additional Lieutenant, 1st Artillery, June 11, 1888. Second lieutenant 2d Artillery, September 3, 1888. First lieutenant Ordnance Department, January 15, 1892.
Captain, July 7, 1898. Major, June 25, 1906. Lieutenant colonel, February 12, 1910.
Colonel, April 6, 1915. Brigadier general, February 18, 1918.
Served as assistant officer, Watervliet Arsenal, Sandy Hook Proving Ground, Rock Island Arsenal and Springfield Armory.
Married Harriet Roberts, April.