Frank Wuterich

Frank Wuterich
Born (1980-02-28) February 28, 1980 (age 44)
New London, Connecticut, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1998–2012[1]
RankPrivate (reduced in rank from Staff Sergeant)
Unit3rd Battalion, 1st Marines
Battles / warsIraq 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.

  1. ^ "Topic: Frank Wuterich". UPI. Retrieved September 24, 2016.