Herbert Ball Crosby (December 24, 1871 – January 11, 1936) was a career officer in the United States Army.

As his career progressed, Crosby served in the Philippines during the Philippine–American War and in Arizona during the Mexican Border Campaign.

From 1930 to 1933, Crosby was one of the three federal commissioners responsible for administering the government of Washington, DC.

[1] He was raised and educated in Leavenworth, Kansas and Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1893.

[4] From 1909 to 1911 he performed recruiting duty at Fort Slocum, New York,[6] and from 1912 to 1915, Crosby served in the Philippines with the 8th Cavalry.

[9] From 1920 to 1921 he was a student at the Command and General Staff College, and he remained there as an instructor following his graduation.

[9] Crosby was appointed as Chief of Cavalry in 1926, succeeding Malin Craig, and was promoted to major general.