Frederick C. Weyand
Frederick Carlton Weyand (September 15, 1916 – February 10, 2010) was a general in the United States Army. Weyand was the last commander of United States military operations in the Vietnam War from 1972 to 1973, and served as the 28th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1974 to 1976.
Frederick Carlton Weyand | |
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General Frederick C. Weyand | |
| Born | September 15, 1916 Arbuckle, California |
| Died | February 10, 2010 (aged 93) Honolulu, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1938–1976 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army Pacific Military Assistance Command, Vietnam II Field Force 25th Infantry Division 3d Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (5) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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