William H. (William Henry) Waldron

William H. Waldron was an American Army officer, usually listed as William Henry Waldron, who was born on June 28, 1877, and died on October 1, 1947. Library of Congress records and other catalog listings identify him as the author of military works including Elements of Trench Warfare (1917), while Project Gutenberg also lists Terrain Exercises and Elements of Trench Warfare: Bayonet Training among his books.

His writing was closely tied to professional military training. Editions of his books describe him as a distinguished graduate of the Infantry and Cavalry School, a graduate of the Army Staff College and Army War College, and an assistant director of the Army War College course. The books themselves focus on practical instruction: how to use terrain, organize trench positions, and prepare soldiers for modern combat.

Waldron also had a notable service record. Hall of Valor credits him with the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism at Tientsin during the China Relief Expedition in 1900 and the Army Distinguished Service Medal for his World War I service as chief of staff of the 80th Division during the Meuse-Argonne offensive. No suitable verified portrait image was confirmed from the sources reviewed, so a profile image is not included here.