Giants from the Past: Harvey W. Wiley (1844-1930)

From: International News on Fats, Oils and Related Materials : INFORM | Date: February 1, 2005| Author: List, G R | Copyright information

Few chemists have had more impact on public health than Harvey Washington Wiley. Born in Kent, Indiana, in 1844, Wiley joined the Union Army in May, 1864, where he served as a member of the 137th Indiana Infantry Regiment whose duties involved guarding railroads in Tennessee and Alabama. Although combat casualties were light, 17 members of his regiment died from disease and two deserted.

Wiley was a corporal when discharged in September 1864. He then enrolled at Hanover College in Hano...

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