About William Weise
Lived 1929 – 2025 (aged 96). William Weise was an American military personnel.
William Weise (10 March 1929 – 11 March 2025) was a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General who served in the Vietnam War.
Early life and education Weise was born in south Philadelphia and graduated from Temple University. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1951 in order to use the GI Bill to attend law school.
Military career Vietnam War Lt.Col. Weise assumed command of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines in October 1967 and commanded them during Operation Napoleon/Saline and at the Battle of Dai Do where he was seriously injured. For his actions at Dai Do Weise was awarded the Navy Cross.
Post-Vietnam Weise retired from the Marine Corps in 1982 after 31 years of service.
In his role as co-chair of the Marine Corps Heritage Center committee he assisted with the funding and creation of the National Museum of the Marine Corps which opened in 2006.
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Who was William Weise?
retired United States Marine Corps Brigadier General
When was William Weise born?
William Weise was born on 10 March 1929 in Philadelphia.
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William Weise died on 11 March 2025 in Fairfax.
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William Weise was a military personnel.
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William Weise was American.
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