Frederick L. Wieseman

Frederick Leonard Wieseman (March 16, 1908 – August 15, 1994) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was a veteran of the Pacific War and later served as commandant of the Marine Corps Schools, Quantico in 1963–1966.

Frederick Leonard Wieseman
LTG Frederick L. Wieseman, USMC
Nickname(s)"Fred"
Born(1908-03-16)March 16, 1908
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US
DiedAugust 15, 1994(1994-08-15) (aged 86)
Annapolis, Maryland, US
Buried
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1925–1967; 1969-1970
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0-4659
Commands heldMarine Corps Schools, Quantico
2nd Marine Division
1st Marine Brigade
3rd Marine Regiment
Battles/warsYangtze Patrol
World War II
Chinese Civil War
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
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