Joseph May Swing

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Joseph May Swing
Gen. Douglas MacArthur, (2nd from r.), upon his arrival at Atsugi airdrome, near Tokyo, Japan, 30 August 1945. Gen. Robert L. Eichelberger (right); Maj.Gen. Joseph M. Swing (left).
Born(1894-02-28)February 28, 1894
Jersey City, New Jersey
DiedDecember 9, 1984(1984-12-09) (aged 90)
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branchUnited States Army seal United States Army
Years of service1915–54
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands held4th Infantry Division (United States) 11th Airborne Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star (3)
Air Medal (2)

Joseph May Swing (February 28, 1894 – December 9, 1984) was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army, who commanded the 11th Airborne Division during the campaign to liberate the Philippines in World War II.

Biography

He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, on February 28, 1894. Swing attended the United States Military Academy and was graduated and commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1915 (as part of "the class the stars fell on"). As a young officer, he served as an aide to General Peyton March during World War 1. He was an artillery officer between the wars. During World War 2, after two artillery commands he was promoted to Commanding General, 11th Airborne Division 1943-48 Commanding General, I Corps 1948-49 Commanding General, Artillery Center/Commandant, The Artillery School 1949-50 Commandant, Army War College 1950-51 Commanding General, 6th US.Army 1951-54 He retired from active duty in 1954 and served as Commissioner, U.S. Bureau of Immigration & Naturalization 1954-61 under Eisenhower.

Robert L. Eichelberger & Joseph May Swing ("Pagdaong sa Nasugbu" Batangas) Monument.

Decorations

He died on December 9, 1984, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commanding General of the Sixth United States Army
1951-1954 		Succeeded by

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