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Capt Lyman Knute Swenson

23 Oct 1892 – 13 Nov 1942

Birth	23 Oct 1892
Death	13 Nov 1942
Cemetery	Manila American Cemetery and Memorial Manila , Capital District , National Capital Region , Philippines
Added by	patootie on 28 Oct 2023
FaG	https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56785821

Bio

US Navy WORLD WAR II Captain Lyman K. Swenson MIA/KIA Graduate U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1916. Hometown: New York New York Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. JUNEAU (CL-52) Service# 0-9624 Awards: Navy Cross, Purple Heart CITATIONS Navy Cross Awarded for actions during the World War II The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Lyman Knute Swenson, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. JUNEAU (CL-52), during an engagement with Japanese naval forces near Savo Island on the night of 12 - 13 November, 1942. On this occasion the force to which Captain Swenson was attached engaged at close quarters and defeated a superior enemy force, inflicting heavy damage upon them and preventing the accomplishment of their intended mission. This daring and intrepid attack, brilliantly executed, led to a great victory for his country's forces. By his indomitable fighting spirit, expert seamanship, and gallant devotion to duty, Captain Swenson contributed largely to the success of the battle and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. General Orders: Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 313 (April 1943) Action Date: November 12 - 13, 1942 Service: Navy Rank: Captain Company: Commanding Officer Division: U.S.S. Juneau (CL-52)

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Family

Parents

• Knud Swensen 1827–1902
• Anna Maria Hansen Swensen 1856–1930 FaG

Spouse

• Milo Magdaline Abercrombie de Flores 1896–1977 FaG
• Loretta B. Bruner Swenson 1897–1979 FaG

Siblings

• Annie Swenson Walker 1861–1920
• Marie Swenson 1862–1865
• Swen Larsen Swenson 1865–1936
• Mary Mette Swensen Kelly 1867–1959
• John Canute Swensen 1869–1953
• Eliza Johanna Swensen 1871–1931
• Hansen P. Swensen 1873–1873
• Caroline Christine Swensen 1874–1874
• Clara Amanda Swensen 1885–1885
• Louis Willard Swensen 1888–1888
• Ezra James Swensen 1890–1975
• Wilford Merrill Swensen 1894–1961

Children

• Robert Abercrombie Swensen 1923–2016 FaG

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