James E. Swett
(1920-2009)
United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient
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James Elms Swett (June 15, 1920 – January 18, 2009) 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. He downed a total of 15.5 enemy aircraft during the war, earning two Distinguished Flying Crosses and five Air Medals.
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15 June 1920 Seattle, Washington
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18 January 2009 (aged 88) Redding, California
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| Zodiac | Gemini |
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