Richard J. Seitz
Richard J. Seitz | |
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Seitz, c. 1967 | |
| Born | February 18, 1918 Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Died | June 8, 2013 (aged 95) Junction City, Kansas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1975 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | XVIII Airborne Corps 82nd Airborne Division 2nd Battalion, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam World War II |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) Air Medal Purple Heart |
| Relations | Brigadier General John A. Seitz (brother) |
Lieutenant General Richard Joe Seitz (February 18, 1918 – June 8, 2013) was a United States Army officer and paratrooper who, during a 35-year career, commanded the 2nd Battalion, 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment during World War II, the 82nd Airborne Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps.