Claudius Miller Easley

Claudius Miller Easley
Nickname"Speck"
BornJuly 11, 1891
Thorp Spring, Texas, United States
DiedJune 19, 1945 (aged 53)
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Army
Service years1910–1945
Rank Brigadier General
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands325th Glider Infantry Regiment
ConflictsPancho Villa Expedition
World War II
AwardsSilver Star
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Purple Heart (2)

Brigadier General Claudius Miller Easley (July 11, 1891 – June 19, 1945) was a decorated United States Army officer who was killed in action by the Japanese during the Battle of Okinawa.