Congressional Medal of Honor Society
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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...
READ MOREFirst Lieutenant James Swett passed away on January 18, 2009. He was cited for extraordinary heroism and personal valor above and beyond the call of duty. Learn more about him here:
http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3013/swett-james-elms.php
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