William P. Morse
William P. Morse | |
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| Born | 24 June 1889 Brainerd, Minnesota |
| Died | 20 December 1975 (aged 86) Los Angeles County, California |
| Branch | Montana National Guard United States Army |
| Years of service | 1908–1949 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 102nd Division (Philippines) |
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William Pitt Morse (24 June 1889 – 20 December 1975) was a United States Army officer. During World War II, he commanded the 102nd Division during the Philippines campaign and then spent more than three years as a prisoner of war after being ordered to surrender in May 1942.