Clifford Bluemel
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Clifford Bluemel (9 November 1885 – 27 June 1973) was an American brigadier general.[1] He commanded the 31st Division during the Battle of Bataan before being captured by Japanese forces and held as a prisoner of war.[2]
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Clifford Bluemel | |
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Nickname(s) | Blinky |
Born | (1885-11-09)November 9, 1885 Trenton, New Jersey |
Died | June 27, 1973(1973-06-27) (aged 87) Trenton, New Jersey |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1909–1947 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Service number | 0-2642 |
Commands held | Fort Benjamin Harrison 31st Division (Philippines) 45th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Battle of Bataan |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Prisoner of War Medal |
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