HomeLyman Knute Swenson - 11/13/1942
Class of 1910
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)There have been 0 fuzzies left so far.
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