Clifford Bluemel (9 November 1885 – 27 June 1973) was an American brigadier general.

[1] He commanded the 31st Division during the Battle of Bataan before being captured by Japanese forces and held as a prisoner of war.

[3] He was promoted to colonel effective September 1, 1938 and then temporarily advanced to brigadier general on December 24, 1941.

[5] After his death, Bluemel was buried at the West Point Cemetery on June 29, 1973.

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