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John
Cooper
Swearingen
October 6, 1919

–

July 5, 2001

Born:

Trenton

, 

South Carolina

Home:

Columbus

, 

Georgia

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    8th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 19, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 242 (June 10, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) John Cooper Swearingen, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Battendorf, Luxembourg, on 19 January 1945. Captain Swearingen’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    8th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 31 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) John Cooper Swearingen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.