John T. Selden

John Taylor Selden
Major General Selden, USMC
Born	(1893-03-25)March 25, 1893 Richmond, Virginia, US
Died	May 30, 1964(1964-05-30) (aged 71) Richmond, Virginia, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1915–1955
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-877
Commands	MCB Camp Pendleton 1st Marine Division CoS of 1st Marine Division 5th Marine Regiment
Battles / wars	Haitian Campaign World War I Yangtze Patrol World War II Guadalcanal Campaign New Britain campaign Battle of Cape Gloucester Battle of Peleliu Korean War
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal

John Taylor Selden (March 25, 1893 – May 30, 1964) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He commanded the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War and later Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.