Joseph May Swing

Joseph May Swing

Infobox Military Person
name=Joseph May Swing


caption=Gen. Douglas MacArthur, (2nd from r.), upon his arrival at Atsugi airdrome, near Tokyo, Japan, 30 August 1945. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger (right); Maj.Gen. Joseph M. Swing (left).
born= Birth date |1894|2|28
died= Death date and age |1984|12|9 |1894|2|28
placeofbirth= Jersey City, New Jersey
placeofdeath=
placeofburial= Arlington National Cemetery
placeofburial_label=
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch=United States Army
serviceyears= 1915–54
rank=Lieutenant General
unit=
commands=11th Airborne Division
battles=World War II
awards= Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star (3) Air Medal (2)
relations=
laterwork=

Joseph May Swing (February 28, 1894 - December 9, 1984) was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army, who commanded the 11th Airborne Division during the campaign to liberate the Philippines in World War II.

Biography

He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on February 28, 1894. He died on December 9, 1984, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

External links

* [http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/jmswing.htm Entry on Arlington National Cemetery website]


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