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John H. Swenson
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John Harland Swenson (January 26, 1913 in Kandiyohi County - June 21, 2002 in Sundance) was a American Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He retired as Colonel. Awards *Combat Infantryman Badge *Glider Badge *Army Staff Identification Badge *Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge *Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 as Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 325th Glider Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division *Legion of Merit with 2 bronze oak leaf clusters *Bronze Star Medal *Army Commendation Medal * *Purple Heart *Fourragère |
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