Frederic W. Swift

1831 – 1916

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Frederic W. Swift served the U.S. Army. Frederic was 85 years old.

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Medal of Honor Recipient Frederic W. Swift

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U.S. Army

Medal of Honor

16 November 1863 · At Lenoire Station, Tenn. · Lieutenant Colonel, 17th Michigan Infantry.

Gallantly seized the colors and rallied the regiment after 3 color bearers had been shot and the regiment, having become demoralized, was in imminent danger of capture.

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Medal of Honor - Army November 16, 1863 · At Lenoire Station, Tenn. · Lieutenant Colonel, 17th Michigan Infantry.

Gallantly seized the colors and rallied the regiment after 3 color bearers had been shot and the regiment, having become demoralized, was in imminent danger of capture.

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