Frederick C. Weyand

Frederick Carlton Weyand
General Frederick C. Weyand
Born(1916-09-15)September 15, 1916
Arbuckle, California
DiedFebruary 10, 2010(2010-02-10) (aged 93)
Honolulu, Hawaii
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1938–1976
RankGeneral
Commands heldChief of Staff of the United States Army
United States Army Pacific
Military Assistance Command, Vietnam
II Field Force
25th Infantry Division
3d Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment
1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (5)
Silver Star
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Frederick Carlton Weyand (September 15, 1916 – February 10, 2010)[1] was a general in the United States Army. Weyand was the last commander of United States military operations in the Vietnam War from 1972 to 1973, and served as the 28th Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1974 to 1976.[2]

  1. ^ Emily Langer (February 13, 2010). "Gen. Frederick Weyand, 93, dies; expressed doubts about war". Washington Post.
  2. ^ Grimes, William (February 13, 2010). "Frederick C. Weyand, Vietnam Commander, Dies at 93". The New York Times. Retrieved May 2, 2010.