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(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 Major (Infantry) Eben French Swift (ASN: 0-23258), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in operations on Luzon, Philippine Islands, in January and February 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Swift, 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Fort Custer

    Action Date:

    February 1960 – August 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 35 (October 27, 1965)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Eben French Swift (ASN: 0-23258), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from February 1960 to August 1965, culminating as Commanding Officer, Fort Custer.