William T. Clement
William Tardy Clement | |
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William T. Clement | |
| Born | September 27, 1894 Lynchburg, Virginia, US |
| Died | October 17, 1955 (aged 61) Bethesda, Maryland, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1952 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-170 |
| Commands | MCRD San Diego Marine Corps Reserve 3rd Marine Brigade |
| Battles / wars | Haitian Campaign World War I Yangtze Patrol World War II Occupation of Japan |
| Awards | Navy Cross Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
William Tardy Clement (September 27, 1894 – October 17, 1955) was a highly decorated general of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general during World War II. He is most noted as commanding general of Fleet Landing Force that would make the first landing on the Japanese home islands following the nation's unconditional surrender.