USS General William Weigel
USS General William Weigel (AP-119) was a troopship that served with the United States Navy in World War II. After the war, she was acquired by the US Army and became USAT General William Weigel. On the outbreak of the Korean War, she was transferred to the Military Sea Transportation Service (MSTS) and designated USNS General William Weigel (T-AP-119), a designation she retained for her later service in the Vietnam War.
USNS General William Weigel (T-AP-119) in the Korean War
Major General William Weigel 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.
William Weigel, wearing the two stars of a major general, pictured here in November 1918.
Major General William Weigel, commanding the 88th Division, and members of his staff, here at Lagney, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France, November 15, 1918.