Leo Henry Schweiter | |
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Born | Wichita, Kansas, U.S. | April 16, 1917
Died | August 23, 1972 Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 55)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1938–1972 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 173rd Airborne Brigade |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star |
Spouse(s) |
Virginia Van Pflaum (m. 1954) |
Children | 4 |
Leo Henry Schweiter (April 16, 1917 – August 23, 1972) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War.