William Wright Harts

William Wright Harts (August 29, 1866 – April 21, 1961) was a United States Army officer in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

[2] He served in several conflicts and capacities, including in World War I, and he received the Army Distinguished Service Medal among other awards.

[1][3] Harts served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers until 1917, working on numerous construction projects.

By his tact and keen perception he handled numerous diplomatic affairs with great satisfaction, rendering services of a superior value to the American Expeditionary Forces.

[4]He later served under Major General Henry Tureman Allen from 1919 to 1920 as the chief of staff to the American forces in Germany.

William Harts with George Creel and Admiral Cary Grayson in front of the presidential train en route to Italy in January 1919.