William Weigel

William Weigel
William Weigel, wearing the two stars of a major general, pictured here in November 1918.
Nickname(s)"Billy"
Born(1863-08-25)August 25, 1863
New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
DiedMarch 4, 1936(1936-03-04) (aged 72)
New York City, United States
Place of Burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1887–1927
Rank Major General
Unit Infantry Branch
CommandsSecond Infantry Regiment
First Infantry Regiment
151st Depot Brigade
76th Division
56th Infantry Brigade
88th Division
Seventeenth Infantry Regiment
Philippine Division
Battles / warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War
World War I
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal

Major General William Weigel (August 25, 1863 – March 4, 1936) was a United States Army officer who, throughout his long military career, served in numerous conflicts and wars, most notably towards the end of World War I, commanding the 56th Brigade of the 28th Division before taking command of the 88th Division in the war's final weeks.