John L. Pierce

John Leonard Pierce
Born(1895-04-25)April 25, 1895
Dallas, Texas, US
DiedFebruary 12, 1959(1959-02-12) (aged 63)
San Antonio, Texas, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years1917-1946
RankBrigadier General
Commands16th Armored Division
ConflictsWorld War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)

John Leonard Pierce (April 25, 1895 – February 12, 1959) was a United States Army officer with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted as a commander of the 16th Armored Division during World War II.

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