John T. Selden

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John Taylor Selden
Major General Selden, USMC
Born(1893-03-25)March 25, 1893
Richmond, Virginia, US
DiedMay 30, 1964(1964-05-30) (aged 71)
Richmond, Virginia, US
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1915–1955
RankLieutenant general
Service number0-877
CommandsMCB Camp Pendleton
1st Marine Division
CoS of 1st Marine Division
5th Marine Regiment
ConflictsHaitian Campaign
World War I
Yangtze Patrol
World War II Korean War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

John Taylor Selden (March 25, 1893 – May 30, 1964) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He commanded the 1st Marine Division during the Korean War and later Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.

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