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George Truman Swasey Jr.

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George Truman Swasey Jr.

Birth
North Dakota, USA
Death
4 Jul 1951 (aged 66)
Whatcom County, Washington, USA
Burial
Menlo, Pacific County, Washington, USA Add to Map
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Graduated the Naval Acadamy in 1907. WWI-- Awarded the Navy Cross for valor in the face of the enemy while escorting Troops from Belfast, Ireland to France as Commander of DD-35 USS Ammen. 1927 Retired from the Navy Lcdr. 1933 to 1943 served as Chief of Police Raymond, WA . 1943 WWII served in the Merchant Marine as Capt. in the Army Transport Service (Water Division). Was part of 14 convoys carrying men and supplies to the front lines in the South Pacific until the end of the war. 1945-51 lived in Oakville, WA. First Wife was Anna M. married 3 Oct 1909 Jersey City, NJ divorced 1916
Graduated the Naval Acadamy in 1907. WWI-- Awarded the Navy Cross for valor in the face of the enemy while escorting Troops from Belfast, Ireland to France as Commander of DD-35 USS Ammen. 1927 Retired from the Navy Lcdr. 1933 to 1943 served as Chief of Police Raymond, WA . 1943 WWII served in the Merchant Marine as Capt. in the Army Transport Service (Water Division). Was part of 14 convoys carrying men and supplies to the front lines in the South Pacific until the end of the war. 1945-51 lived in Oakville, WA. First Wife was Anna M. married 3 Oct 1909 Jersey City, NJ divorced 1916


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