William Weigel
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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.
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William Weigel | |
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Nickname(s) | "Billy" |
Born | (1863-08-25)August 25, 1863 New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States |
Died | March 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/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1887–1927 |
Rank | Major General |
Unit | Infantry Branch |
Commands held | Second Infantry Regiment First Infantry Regiment 151st Depot Brigade 76th Division 56th Infantry Brigade 88th Division Seventeenth Infantry Regiment Philippine Division |
Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War World War I |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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