Richard Garfield Weede | |
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Nickname(s) | "Dick" |
Born | Sterling, Kansas, US | September 26, 1911
Died | October 22, 1985 Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Virginia, US | (aged 74)
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1935–1969 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-5082 |
Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic 1st Marine Brigade 5th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines |
Battles / wars | World War II Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished 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]