Donald McPherrin Weller | |
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Nickname(s) | "Don" |
Born | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | May 1, 1908
Died | March 8, 1985 Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. | (aged 76)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1930–1963 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-4550 |
Commands | DepCom FMF, Pacific 3rd Marine Division 10th Marine Regiment |
Battles / wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Donald McPherrin Weller (May 1, 1908 – March 8, 1985) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted as pioneer of Naval gunfire support and author of many publications on this topic. Weller also commanded 3rd Marine Division and ended his career as deputy commander, Fleet Marine Force Pacific.[1][2]