William Ward Burrows

William Ward Burrows may refer to:

  • William Ward Burrows I (Marine Lieutenant Colonel) (1768–1805), second Commandant of the Marine Corps
  • William Ward Burrows II (Navy Lieutenant) (1785–1813), the Colonel's son

Famous quotes containing the words william and/or ward:

    “It’s very hot,
    And weighs a lot,
    As many a guardsman knows,
    So off that helmet goes.”
    —Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (1836–1911)

    “One may as well preach a respectable mythology as anything else.”
    —Humphrey, Mrs. Ward (1851–1920)