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Leo H. Schweiter was born on 16 April, 1917 in Wichita, Kansas, is a United States Army General. Discover Leo H. Schweiter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?

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Age 55 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 16 April 1917
Birthday 16 April
Birthplace Wichita, Kansas
Date of death 23 August, 1972
Died Place Carlisle Barracks
Nationality United States

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1917

Leo Henry Schweiter (1917-1972) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War.

He attended Kansas State College.

1932

He was given command the 32nd Infantry Regiment.

1941

He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1941.

1944

He then transferred to the 101st Airborne Division and while serving as a Captain and assistant G-2 (Intelligence Officer) took part in the Normandy airborne landings on 6 June 1944.

He was knocked unconscious by a German grenade blast and captured, but was released the following day when the Germans withdrew.

He later took part in Operation Market Garden and the Siege of Bastogne.

1945

In late January 1945, as the Germans launched a counterattack at Haguenau Major Schweiter stated "What the hell are you so worried about? The 101st alone can lick five German divisions simultaneously. We just did."

He served in the 7th Infantry Division and took part in the Battle of Inchon and the later landings at Wonsan.

1959

In 1959 he was named chief of staff of the 8th Infantry Division.

He later was assistant chief of staff, G2, headquarters, XVIII Airborne Corps.

1961

Col. Schweiter served as the first commanding officer of the 5th Special Forces Group from September 1961 to July 1962.

1962

From 1962 to 1964 he served in the office of special assistant for counterinsurgency and special activities for the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

1967

On 23 August 1967 BG Schweiter took command of the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

BG Schweiter led the Brigade in the costly Battle of Dak To in November 1967, following which it was withdrawn to lower intensity areas, while its constituent units were rebuilt.

The Brigade returned to participate in Operation Bolling in December 1967.

1968

Schweiter handed over command of the Brigade to BG Richard J. Allen on 20 March 1968.

1972

He served as chief of staff United States Army Vietnam until May 1972.

He retired from the Army due to ill health in May 1972 and died at Dunham Army Hospital, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania on 23 August 1972.

He and his wife Virginia had 3 daughters and a son.

2010

He served as assistant division commander of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell.