Frank Wuterich | |
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Born | New London, Connecticut, U.S. | February 28, 1980
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1998–2012[1] |
Rank | Private (reduced in rank from Staff Sergeant) |
Unit | 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines |
Battles / wars | Iraq War |
Awards | Navy Unit Commendation Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Iraqi Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Sea Service Deployment Ribbon |
Frank D. Wuterich (born February 28, 1980) is a former United States Marine Corps Staff Sergeant and mass murderer who pleaded guilty to negligent dereliction of duty as a result of his actions during the Haditha massacre where he murdered multiple innocent civilians. As a result of the plea agreement, he was reduced in rank to Private. He was given a general discharge in February 2012.