Walter J. Donnelly

Walter Joseph Donnelly (January 9, 1896 – November 13, 1970)[1] was an American diplomat.

He served as Ambassador to Costa Rica, Venezuela,[2] Germany, among others.

Born in New Haven, Connecticut, Donnelly served in the United States Army during World War I.

[4] On July 18, 1952, he was nominated by then President, Harry Truman, as High Commissioner to Austria.

From August 1, 1952 until December 11, 1952, Donnelly served as High Commissioner of the United States in Germany.