William D. Swenson
William D. Swenson | |
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Swenson speaking to reporters at the White House after receiving the Medal of Honor on October 15, 2013 | |
| Born | November 2, 1978 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 2002–2011 (9 years) 2014–2025 (11 years) |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Medal (3) Purple Heart |
| Alma mater | Seattle 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.