| Birth: | Jan. 13, 1876
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
Pennsylvania, USA | | Death: | Dec. 1, 1956 | 
Spanish-American War Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient. He served in the United States Army during the war with Spain as a Private in Company H, 21st United States Infantry. He was awarded the CMOH for his bravery at Santiago, Cuba on July 1, 1898. His citation reads "Gallantly assisted in the rescue of the wounded from in front of the lines and under heavy fire from the enemy". His Medal was awarded to him on June 22, 1899.
Search Amazon for John DeSwan | | | Burial:
Golden Gate National Cemetery
San Bruno
San Mateo County
California, USA
Plot: Section R, Grave 195-A |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Record added: Jul 13, 2001
Find A Grave Memorial# 22976 |
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I light a candle for John Francis DeSwan ...
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Candles
Added: Jan. 20, 2012 |
Happy Belated Birthday Blessings!
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Thelma
Added: Jan. 14, 2012 |
Thank you for your most valued service to our country. May you rest in peace.
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Robert Saulino, Sr.
Added: Jan. 13, 2012 |
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