Clifford Bluemel
Clifford Bluemel (9 November 1885 – 27 June 1973) was an American brigadier general. He commanded the 31st Division during the Battle of Bataan before being captured by Japanese forces and held as a prisoner of war.
Clifford Bluemel | |
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General Clifford Bluemel | |
| Nickname(s) | Blinky |
| Born | November 9, 1885 Trenton, New Jersey |
| Died | June 27, 1973 (aged 87) Trenton, New Jersey |
| Buried | West Point Cemetery |
| 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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