Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson is being awarded
Summary
Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson is being awarded the Medal of Honor on October 15, 2013 at the East Room of the White House; Washington, D.C. Swenson was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in a lengthy battle against the Taliban insurgents in the Ganjgal Valley on September 8, 2009. Which claimed the lives of five American Soldiers, 10 Afghan army troops, and an interpreter. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle/Released)
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Date
15/10/2013
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