Philip C. Wehle
| Philip Campbell Wehle | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 5, 1906 Westport, Connecticut |
| Died | September 20, 1978 (aged 72) Washington, D.C. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
|
| Service/branch |
 United States Army
|
| Years of service | 1930-1965 |
| Rank |
 Major General
|
| Service number | 0-18067 |
| Commands held | Military District of Washington |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Cold War |
| Awards |
Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Philip Campbell Wehle (September 5, 1906 – September 20, 1978) was a Major General in the U.S. Army and the Commanding General of the Military District of Washington (MDW) (CG MDW) from 1962 to 1965.
Wehle was born in Westport, Connecticut and raised in Norwalk. He graduated from Norwalk High School in 1924 and attended West Point, graduating in June 1930. During the World War II, Wehle served a tour of duty in Pacific Theater, where he served with first Joint Army-Navy Task Force.
After his return back to the United States, Wehle was transferred to Camp Hale, Colorado, where he was appointed Commanding officer of Artillery Battalion. He was subsequently assigned to the staff of XVIII Airborne Corps as Assistant Artillery Officer. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland Campaign and Central European Campaign. For his service in this capacity, Colonel Wehle was decorated with Legion of Merit.
After the War, he served with Occupation Forces in Heidelberg, Germany and subsequently in the Plans Section until 1949. He was also appointed later the Secretary of the General Staff, Army Field Forces Headquarters at Fort Monroe. In 1950, Wehle was transferred back to the Europe, to serve as Chief of the Personnel Branch of United States Army, Europe.
In August 1963, Wehle was appointed the Commanding General of the Military District of Washington. As CG MDW, he helped plan three state funerals, all of which happened within a span of 12 months:
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