Capt.
WEIGAND, PHILLIP S.
Synopsis:
The President of the United States
takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Phillip S. Weigand
(0-78959), Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity in action while serving with Company C, 1st Tank Battalion,
1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations
against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 26, 1967. By his
courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in
the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Weigand upheld the highest
traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
Home Town: San Francisco,
California
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