Seth Williams (USMC)
Seth Williams | |
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Major general Seth Williams, USMC | |
| Born | January 19, 1880 Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | July 29, 1963 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1903–1944 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-1066 |
| Commands | Quartermaster of the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, San Francisco Depot of Supplies, Philadelphia |
| Battles / wars | Moro Rebellion World War I Rhineland Occupation Yangtze Patrol World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
Seth Williams (January 19, 1880 – July 29, 1963) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general, who served at Headquarters Marine Corps as Quartermaster General of the United States Marine Corps during the years 1937–1944.
Williams is most noted for his efforts during the construction of Marine Barracks, Quantico following the United States entry into World War I and for the construction of several military training centers at the beginning of World War II: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Camp Pendleton, California and Camp Elliott.