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William Curtis Chase
Major General William C. Chase (right) inducts Lieutenant General H. C. H. Robertson (left), Commander in Chief British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF), as an an honorary member of the 1st Cavalry Division.
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1916–1955
Rank	Major General
Commands held	1st Cavalry Division 38th Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Pancho Villa Expedition World War II: * Admiralty Islands campaign * Battle of Leyte * Battle of Luzon
Awards	Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (4) Commendation Ribbon Purple Heart

Major General William Curtis Chase (9 March 1896–21 August 1986) was an American soldier and General in the first half of the 20th century. He is best known for his service in the South West Pacific Area during World War II and in the Occupation of Japan.

Further reading

• Ancell, R. Manning; Miller, Christine (1996), The Biographical Dictionary of World War II Generals and Flag Officers: The US Armed Forces, Westport, Connecticut: Greenwood Press, p. 86, ISBN 0-313-29546-8

• Chase, William C. (1975). Frontline General: The Commands of Maj. Gen. Wm. C. Chase. Houston, Texas: Pacesetter Press. ISBN 0-88415-295-0. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: checksum (help)

See also

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