Jon E. Swanson
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 53 years ago |
Date of birth | May 1,1942 |
Zodiac sign | Taurus |
Born | San Antonio |
Texas | |
United States | |
Date of died | February 26,1971 |
Died | Cambodia |
Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States |
Rank | Captain |
Job | Helicopter Pilot |
Awards | Medal of Honor |
Distinguished Flying Cross | |
Education | Colorado State University |
Unit | 9th Cavalry Regiment |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 1556721 |
Jon E. Swanson Life story
Jon Edward Swanson was a United States Army helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. He directed the destruction of five enemy bunkers and two anti-aircraft positions before being shot down in Cambodia.