Ryan Weemer

Ryan G. Weemer
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service2001–2006
RankSergeant
Unit3rd Battalion 1st Marines
AwardsPurple Heart
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device

Ryan G. Weemer is a Marine Veteran from Hindsboro, Illinois, who was tried in a military court for war crimes that were allegedly committed while he was on active duty during the Iraq War. Weemer was charged with the killing of unarmed Iraqi detainees in the city of Fallujah. His trial began on March 31, 2009, at Camp Pendleton in California. He was acquitted of all charges on April 9, 2009.

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