Paul J. Mueller

Paul John Mueller
Born(1892-11-16)November 16, 1892
Union, Missouri, United States
DiedSeptember 25, 1964(1964-09-25) (aged 71)
Washington, D.C., United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1915–1954
Rank Major General
Service number0-3808
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands1st Battalion, 64th Infantry Regiment
2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment
81st Infantry Division
86th Infantry Division
Battles / warsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)

Major General Paul John Mueller (November 16, 1892 – September 25, 1964) was a highly decorated senior United States Army officer. He served overseas during World War I and World War II, where he commanded the 81st Infantry Division in the Pacific War. He was part of "the class the stars fell on".