William Stanley Fellers (December 16, 1895 – November 24, 1973) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general.

He is most noted as Director of the Staff of the Inter-American Defense Board or as Supply officer of the 1st Marine Division during World War II.

Fellers served in this capacity during New Britain campaign under Major General William H. Rupertus, and, following the Battle of Cape Gloucester, he received his second Legion of Merit.

[1][2] On 21 May 1944, Fellers was transferred back to 5th Marine Regiment and succeeded temporary commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Henry W. Buse.

Selden, who served as 1st Marine Division Chief of Staff and was Walt's close friend, got a report that officers within the regiment were losing confidence in Colonel Fellers.

[3] Upon his return to the United States, Colonel Fellers was assigned to the Headquarters Marine Corps in Washington, D.C., and appointed officer in charge of the Rehabilitation Division, Personnel Department.

Here is the ribbon bar of Major General William S. Fellers:[1] This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.