John Taylor Selden (March 25, 1893 – May 30, 1964) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general.

Following basic training, Selden sailed for Haiti, where took part in the jungle patrols against hostile rebels called "Cacos".

He was then attached to the Marine detachment aboard the armored cruiser USS Huntington and participated in the convoy escort duties in the Atlantic Ocean.

He was appointed Marine officer on the staff of the Amphibious Force, Pacific in April 1942 and was promoted to the rank of colonel in July of the same year.

The I Marine Corps was based first at New Caledonia under the command of Major General Clayton Barney Vogel and later participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign.

In May 1943, Selden was transferred to the staff of the 1st Marine Division, stationed for rest and refit in Melbourne, Australia, under Major General Alexander Vandegrift.

[2] He was transferred back to the United States in November 1944 and appointed Chief of Staff of Marine Training and Replacement Command in San Diego area under Major General Charles F. B.

He succeeded Major General Gerald C. Thomas and commanded the 1st Division during the massive redeployment of UN forces designed for greater participation of the South Korean Army.

With superb leadership and professional acuity, General Selden skillfully integrated Republic of Korea Marine Corps and provisional units, greatly augmenting the combat potential of the division, and, through the media of intensive training programs and diplomatic liaison, attained inspirational teamwork which was reflected in the operational skill and esprit de corps of the command.

General Selden's mastery of tactical science, assiduous adaptation of the capabilities of the command, and exemplary achievements materially furthered the United Nations' progression toward world peace, reflecting the utmost credit on himself and upholding the esteemed traditions of the military service.