1920 - 2009
James E. Swett American Military
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American Military Serviceperson James E. Swett was born on 15th June, 1920 in Seattle, Washington and passed away on 18th Jan 2009 Redding, California aged 88. He is most remembered for On April 7, 1943, on his first combat mission, Swett both became an ace and acted with such "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" that he would be awarded the Medal of Honor.. His zodiac sign is Gemini.
James E. Swett is a member of the following lists: 2009 deaths, People from Seattle, Washington and American military personnel of World War II.
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| First Name |
James
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| Middle Name |
E.
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| Last Name |
Swett
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| Birthday |
15th June, 1920
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| Birthplace |
Seattle, Washington
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| Died |
18th January, 2009
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| Place of Death |
Redding, California
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| Build |
Athletic
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| Eye Color |
Hazel
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| Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
San Mateo High School
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| University |
College of San Mateo
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| Occupation |
Military
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| Claim to Fame |
On April 7, 1943, on his first combat mission, Swett both became an ace and acted with such "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty" that he would be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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James Elms Swett (June 15, 1920 – January 18, 2009) was a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He was awarded the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for actions while a division flight leader in VMF-221 over Guadalcanal on April 7, 1943. He downed a total of 15.5 enemy aircraft during the war, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Air Medals.
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