Joseph P. Vachon | |
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 Joseph Vachon in his early years with US Army as Lieutenant. | |
| Born | 23 January 1887 Maine |
| Died | 31 December 1961 (aged 74) San Francisco, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1904–1907, 1908–1946 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 101st Division (Philippines) |
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Joseph Peter Vachon (23 January 1887 – 31 December 1961) was a retired United States Army brigadier general. During World War II, he commanded the 101st Division during the Philippines campaign and then spent more than three years as a prisoner of war after being ordered to surrender in May 1942.