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Clement A. Trott
U.S. Army Major General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Clement Augustus Trott (December 14, 1877 – April 14, 1950) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of major general in the United States Army. A West Point alumnus, Trott participated in the Philippine–American War and World War I, where he distinguished himself as chief of staff of the 5th Division.[1]
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Born | (1877-12-14)December 14, 1877 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US |
Died | April 14, 1950(1950-04-14) (aged 72) Geneva, Illinois, US |
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Years of service | 1899–1941 |
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Commands held | Fifth Corps Area 6th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Philippine–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Honour Croix de Guerre |
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Following the War, Trott remained in the Army and rose through the ranks to General officer rank. He completed his career as Commanding general, Fifth Corps Area in September 1941, shortly before the United States entry into World War II.[2][3]