Clovis E. Byers

Clovis E. Byers
Lieutenant General Clovis E. Byers
Born	(1899-11-05)November 5, 1899 Columbus, Ohio
Died	December 13, 1973(1973-12-13) (aged 74)
Buried at	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1920-1959
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	32nd Infantry Division 82nd Airborne Division X Corps XVI Corps
Battles/wars	World War II: Battle of Buna-Gona Operations Reckless and Persecution Battle of Biak Battle of Leyte Battle of Luzon Battle of the Visayas Invasion of Palawan Battle of Mindanao Korean War: Battle of Heartbreak Ridge Battle of Bloody Ridge
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Australia) Military Merit Medal (Philippines) Légion d'honneur (France)

World War II:

Korean War:

Distinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (3)
Purple Heart
Commander of the Order of the British Empire (Australia)
Military Merit Medal (Philippines)

Clovis E. Byers (5 November 1899 – 13 December 1973) was an American soldier and general in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his role as Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army in the South West Pacific Area during World War II and in the Occupation of Japan. He was wounded while leading American troops from the front at the Battle of Buna-Gona. He also played an important part in the fighting at Lone Tree Hill, Biak, and the Philippines campaign (1944–45). After the war, he commanded the famous 82nd Airborne Division. He commanded the X Corps in the Korean War and as such was in overall command at the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge and the Battle of Bloody Ridge.