Leo H. Schweiter

Leo Henry Schweiter (April 16, 1917 – August 23, 1972) was a United States Army Major General who served as commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade during the Vietnam War.

Early life and education He attended Kansas State College.

Military service World War II He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps in 1941. He then transferred to the 101st Airborne Division and while serving as a Captain and assistant G-2 (Intelligence Officer) took part in the Normandy airborne landings on 6 June 1944. He was knocked unconscious by a German grenade blast and captured, but was released the following day when the Germans withdrew. He later took part in Operation Market Garden and the Siege of Bastogne. In late January 1945, as the Germans launched a counterattack at Haguenau Major Schweiter stated "What the hell are you so worried about? The 101st alone can lick five German divisions simultaneously. We just did."

Korean War He served in the 7th Infantry Division and took part in the Battle of Inchon and the later landings at Wonsan. He was given command the 32nd Infantry Regiment.

BG Schweiter led the Brigade in the costly Battle of Dak To in November 1967, following which it was withdrawn to lower intensity areas, while its constituent units were rebuilt. They had three daughters and a son.