Name John De | Died December 1, 1956 Rank First lieutenant Awards Medal of Honor | |
Born January 13, 1876
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ( 1876-01-13 ) Place of burial Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California | ||
Battles/wars Spanish–American War Battles and wars Spanish–American War Service/branch United States Army Allegiance United States of America | ||
John Francis DeSwan (January 13, 1876 – December 1, 1956) was a private serving in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Biography
De Swan was born January 13, 1876 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and entered the army from the city of his birth. He was sent to fight in the Spanish–American War with Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry as a private where he received the Medal of Honor for his actions.
He died December 1, 1956 and is buried at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, California. His grave can be found in section R, grave 195-A.
Medal of Honor citation
Rank and organization: Private, Company H, 21st U.S. Infantry. Place and date: At Santiago, Cuba, 1 July 1898. Entered service at: Philadelphia, Pa. Birth: Philadelphia, Pa. Date of issue: 22 June 1899
Citation:
Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy.