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First Name: Gust
Last Name: Swenning
Birthplace: Manor, TX, USA
Gender: Male
Branch: Navy (present)
Rating: Shipfitter (Ship Repair) Petty Officer 2nd Class
Home of Record: Melvin, TX |
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Middle Name: J.
Date of Birth: 02 August 1917
Date of Death: 01 December 1942
Rank or Rate: Petty Officer Second Class
Years Served: 4 |
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Gust Junior Swenning
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Engagements: • World War II (1941 - 1945) |
Biography:
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Gust Junior Swenning
Shipfitter 2nd Class, U. S. Navy
Navy Cross
GENERAL ORDERS:
Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 315 (June 1943)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Shipfitter Second Class Gust Junior Swenning, United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving on board the Heavy Cruiser U.S.S. NEW ORLEANS (CA-32), in action after the torpedoing of his ship in enemy-controlled waters during the Battle of Tassafaronga on the night of 30 November 1942. When his ship was struck by a torpedo during action against Japanese forces, Shipfitter Second Class Swenning unhesitatingly dove through the oil and water in a flooded compartment to close a watertight door. The conduct of Shipfitter Second Class Swenning throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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Origin of Nickname/Handle: |
Texas Exceptional Gallantry
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Honoree ID: 319409 |
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Created by:
drjones46 |