Leo H. Schweiter
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Leo Henry Schweiter (1917-1972) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War.
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Leo Henry Schweiter | |
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Born | (1917-04-16)April 16, 1917 Wichita, Kansas |
Died | August 23, 1972 (1972-08-24) (aged 55) Carlisle Barracks |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1938–1972 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | 173rd Airborne Brigade |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star |
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