Clinton Albert Pierce (June 15, 1894 – August 22, 1966) was an American brigadier general and commander of the 26th Cavalry Regiment (Philippine Scouts) during the Battle of Bataan.

[1][2][3] Pierce served as a corporal in the Illinois National Guard field artillery from June to October 1916.

[4] Sent to the Philippines in May 1940,[5] Pierce received temporary promotions to colonel in October 1941 and brigadier general in January 1942.

After surrendering to Japanese forces in April 1942, Pierce spent over three years as a prisoner of war.

He died at Eureka Springs City Hospital of lingering complications from an automobile accident and was interred at Arlington National Cemetery on August 25, 1966.