John Leonard Pierce | |
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Born | Dallas, Texas | April 25, 1895
Died | February 12, 1959 San Antonio, Texas | (aged 63)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917-1946 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Commands | 16th Armored Division |
Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
John Leonard Pierce (April 25, 1895 – February 12, 1959) was a United States Army officer with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted as a commander of the 16th Armored Division during World War II.