James E. Swett
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 14 years ago |
| Date of birth | June 15,1920 |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Born | Seattle |
| Washington | |
| United States | |
| Date of died | January 18,2009 |
| Died | Redding |
| California | |
| United States | |
| Battles and wars | World War II |
| Battle of Guadalcanal | |
| Battle of Iwo Jima | |
| Battle of Okinawa | |
| Years of service | 1941–1970 |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
| Purple Heart | |
| Air Medal | |
| Navy Medal of Honor | |
| Education | College of San Mateo |
| San Mateo High School | |
| Unit | VMF-221 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 965312 |
James E. Swett Life story
James Elms Swett was a United States Marine Corps fighter pilot and flying ace during World War II. He was awarded the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for actions while a division flight leader in VMF-221 over Guadalcanal on April 7, 1943.
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