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U.S. Navy · United States 
John Swanson
1842 – 1923
John Swanson served the U.S. Navy. John was 81 years old.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Medal of Honor
15 January 1865 · USS Santiago de Cuba, Fort Fisher · Seaman, U.S. Navy.
On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865. As one of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on shore, Swanson bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was 1 of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.
59, 22 June 1865.
Awards & Decorations
1
For valor
Medal of Honor - Navy
59, 22 June 1865.
On board the U.S.S. Santiago de Cuba during the assault on Fort Fisher on 15 January 1865. As one of a boat crew detailed to one of the generals on shore, Swanson bravely entered the fort in the assault and accompanied his party in carrying dispatches at the height of the battle. He was 1 of 6 men who entered the fort in the assault from the fleet.
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