Clinton A. Pierce

Clinton A 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]

Clinton Albert Pierce
Born(1894-06-15)June 15, 1894
Brooklyn, New York
DiedAugust 22, 1966(1966-08-22) (aged 72)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
RankBrigadier General
Commands held26th Cavalry Regiment
Battles/warsBattle of Bataan
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal

References
  1. Donald J. Young (April 28, 2009). The Battle of Bataan: A Complete History, 2d ed. McFarland. pp. 120–. ISBN 978-0-7864-5372-6.
  2. Peter Stevens (April 1, 2011). Twilight Riders: The Last Charge of the 26th Cavalry. Lyons Press. ISBN 978-0-7627-6939-1.
  3. Raymond G. Woolfe 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.


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