William D. Swenson

William D. Swenson
Swenson speaking to reporters at the White House after receiving the Medal of Honor on October 15, 2013
Born (1978-11-02) November 2, 1978
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
Service years2002–2011 (9 years)
2014–2025 (11 years)
RankLieutenant Colonel
Unit1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division
ConflictsIraq War
War in Afghanistan
AwardsMedal of Honor
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart
Alma materSeattle University (BS)
Naval Postgraduate School (MA)

William D. Swenson (born November 2, 1978) is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor in a ceremony on October 15, 2013. He was the sixth living recipient in the war on terror.

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