William Capers James | |
|---|---|
 James as Brigadier general, USMC | |
| Born | June 22, 1896 Florence, South Carolina |
| Died | September 30, 1974 (aged 78) Daytona Beach, Florida |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1916–1946 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Commands | Marine Corps Base San Diego Chief of Staff, 1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | Dominican Campaign Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
William Capers James (June 22, 1896 – September 30, 1974) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who served as chief of staff, 1st Marine Division during the Guadalcanal Campaign and later as commanding officer, Marine Corps Base San Diego.[1][2]
James spent most of his career in administrative positions and never held field command until he was appointed chief of staff, 1st Marine Division. He sailed with that division to Guadalcanal in August 1942, but was relieved the next month due to poor performance and ordered back to the United States. James never held combat command again and spent the remainder of his career in administrative positions.[3]
- ^ "William C. James Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Clark, George B. (2008). United States Marine Corps Generals of World War II. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company. p. 192. ISBN 978-0-7864-9543-6. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ Millett, Allan R. (1993). In Many a Strife. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. p. 192. ISBN 0-87021-034-3. Retrieved August 11, 2018.