Clinton A. Pierce | |
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| Born | June 15, 1894 Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Died | August 22, 1966 (aged 72) Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
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| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1916–1951 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Commands | 71st Division (Philippines) 26th Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II ● Battle of Bataan |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Purple Heart |
Clinton Albert Pierce (June 15, 1894 – August 22, 1966) was an American brigadier general and commander of the 26th Cavalry Regiment (Philippine Scouts) during the Battle of Bataan.[1][2][3]
- ^ Young, Donald J. (April 28, 2009). The Battle of Bataan: A Complete History, 2d ed. McFarland. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-0-7864-5372-6.
- ^ Stevens, Peter (April 1, 2011). Twilight Riders: The Last Charge of the 26th Cavalry. Lyons Press. ISBN 978-0-7627-6939-1.
- ^ Woolfe, Raymond G. Jr. (May 26, 2016). The Doomed Horse Soldiers of Bataan: The Incredible Stand of the 26th Cavalry. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4422-4535-8.