Richard G. Weede

Richard Garfield Weede
LTG Richard G. Weede, USMC
Nickname(s)"Dick"
Born(1911-09-26)September 26, 1911
Sterling, Kansas, US
DiedOctober 22, 1985(1985-10-22) (aged 74)
Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Virginia, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1969
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0-5082
CommandsFleet Marine Force, Atlantic
1st Marine Brigade
5th Marine Regiment
2nd Battalion, 10th Marines
Battles / warsWorld War II

Korean War

Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal (2)
Navy Commendation Medal

Richard Garfield Weede (September 26, 1911 – October 22, 1985) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He served in World War II, Korea and during the early phase of Vietnam War and completed his career as commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Richard G. Weede Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-02-28.
  2. ^ "Fortitudine 15 Part 3" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 20, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2018.