Marcel Maurice Carpentier (2 March 1895 – 14 September 1977) was a French Army general who served in World War I, World War II and First Indochina War.Born on 2 March 1895 in Marseille, he was the eldest son in his family. He studied at the School of St Cyr. In 1937 he was Chef d'état-major (chief of staff) of the Commandant supérieur of Levantine Troops.