Donald M. Weller

Donald McPherrin Weller
MG Donald M. Weller, USMC
Nickname(s)"Don"
Born(1908-05-01)May 1, 1908
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1985(1985-03-08) (aged 76)
Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S.
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1930–1963
Rank Major general
Service number0-4550
CommandsDepCom FMF, Pacific
3rd Marine Division
10th Marine Regiment
Battles / warsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsLegion 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]

  1. ^ "Fortitudine 14, Part 3" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Retrieved October 14, 2017.
  2. ^ "Donald M. Weller Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved October 14, 2017.