Clarence A. Martin

Clarence Ames Martin
MG Clarence A. Martin, U.S.A.
Born	(1896-09-13)September 13, 1896 Belle Haven, Virginia
Died	December 11, 1986(1986-12-11) (aged 90) Greenville, South Carolina
Buried	Woodlawn Memorial Park, South Carolina
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1917–1947
Rank	Major General
Service number	0–7007
Unit	Infantry Branch
Commands held	Fort Jackson 31st Infantry Division 128th Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars	World War I Meuse-Argonne Offensive World War II New Guinea campaign Battle of Buna–Gona Operation Cartwheel Landing at Saidor Western New Guinea campaign Battle of Driniumor River Battle of Morotai Philippines campaign Battle of Mindanao
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Air Medal

Clarence Ames Martin (September 13, 1896 – December 11, 1986) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of Major General. A veteran of World War I, he distinguished himself as Company Commander in France and held various staff and field assignments during interwar period.

Following a tour of staff assignments at the beginning of World War II, Martin assumed command of 128th Infantry Regiment in late 1942. He distinguished himself during the Battle of Buna–Gona and received Distinguished Service Cross, the second highest military decorations of the United States for bravery in combat. Martin subsequently rose to the general's rank and after service as Assistant Division Commander, 32nd Infantry Division, he assumed command of 31st Infantry Division, which he led during the liberation of the Philippines in 1945.^[1][2]