Leo H. Schweiter

Leo Henry Schweiter
Leo Henry Schweiter
	BG Schweiter in 1967
Born	April 16, 1917; Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Died	August 23, 1972 (aged 55); Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1938–1972
Rank	Major General
Commands	173rd Airborne Brigade
Battles / wars	World War II Normandy airborne landings; Operation Market Garden; Siege of Bastogne; ; Korean War Battle of Inchon; Blockade of Wonsan; ; Vietnam War Operation Bolling; Battle of Dak To; ;
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.

Leo Henry Schweiter
BG Schweiter in 1967
Born	(1917-04-16)April 16, 1917 Wichita, Kansas, U.S.
Died	August 23, 1972 (1972-08-24) (aged 55) Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1938–1972
Rank	Major General
Commands	173rd Airborne Brigade
Battles / wars	World War II Normandy airborne landings Operation Market Garden Siege of Bastogne Korean War Battle of Inchon Blockade of Wonsan Vietnam War Operation Bolling Battle of Dak To
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star
Spouse(s)	Virginia Van Pflaum (m. 1954)
Children	4