Richard Michael Weaver

Richard Michael Weaver, born in 1948 and killed in action on 20 May 1968, grew up in Camp Dennison, graduated from Indian Hill High School in 1967, and enlisted in the Marines. During his heroic tour of duty in Viet Nam, he was awarded two Purple Hearts at the Battle of Hue City in February 1968, saved the lives of 50 of his fellow Marines at Truoi River Bridge on 31 March 1968, and was awarded a third Purple Heart and the Bronze Star with combat "V" for valor for uncommon bravery under deadly fire, posthumously.

Camp Dennison, Ohio · United States