Reginald W. Buzzell (March 22, 1894 – January 23, 1959) was an American government official and military officer from Vermont.

In his civilian career, Buzzell served as Newport's postmaster and superintendent of the Vermont Veterans Home in Bennington.

[1][2] He graduated from Newport High School in 1914, and attended the University of Vermont (UVM) for a year as a member of the class of 1918.

[7] When units of the National Guard were activated for federal service during the Pancho Villa Expedition, Buzzell served with his company at Camp Shafter in Maverick County, Texas,[8] along the Mexico–United States border.

[10][11] During World War I, Buzzell served as supply sergeant of Company G, 101st Ammunition Train, a unit of the 26th Division.

[12] In February 1918, the 101st Ammunition Train moved to the Chemin des Dames sector, where they went into combat alongside French troops.

[13] In November 1919, the post-war reconstitution of the National Guard included the reorganization of Newport's local unit as Company L, 172nd Infantry Regiment.

[17] In December 1921, Marshal Ferdinand Foch, commander of French forces during the First World War, was aboard a Quebec-bound train that stopped in Brattleboro, Vermont to change engines.

[18] In 1924, Buzzell graduated from the United States Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.

[21] In February 1932, Buzzell completed the Army's course for National Guard field grade officers at Fort Benning, Georgia.

[23][24] In May 1938, the officers of the 172nd Infantry Regiment elected Buzzell as commander with the rank of colonel, succeeding Leonard F. Wing, and the appointment became effective in July.

[25][26] In March 1941, the 172nd Infantry Regiment was activated for federal service in anticipation of U.S. entry into World War II.

[31] During the military's post-war demobilization, Major General Thomas G. Hearn was assigned to command Camp Wheeler, and Buzzell served as his deputy.

[36] When the 43rd Division was activated for federal service during the Korean War, Buzzell was medically unable to serve because he was still convalescing from his injuries.

[40] After his death, Buzzell's family donated several of his uniform items, including caps and jackets, to the Bennington Museum.