Clement A. Trott
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Clement Augustus Trott (1877–1950) was a Major General in the United States Army.
Biography
He was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.[1] Clement met his wife Leah Wright while he was in Walker, Minnesota in 1898 involved in the last Indian War. [2]Clement graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1899.[3] During World War I he served as Chief of Staff of the 5th Infantry Division. From 1939 to 1940 he commanded the 6th Infantry Division, before retiring in 1941. Awards he received include the Army Distinguished Service Medal and the Croix de guerre of France. Trott was also an Officer of the Légion d'honneur of France.
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- People from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- American military personnel from Wisconsin
- United States Army generals
- United States Army officers
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (United States)
- Recipients of the Croix de guerre (France)
- Officiers of the Légion d'honneur
- American military personnel of World War I
- United States Military Academy alumni
- 1877 births
- 1950 deaths