Captain William Swenson US Army

[Slapchop]

Spare twenty minutes of your time, put politics aside and learn of this man's courageous actions on the battlefield and how he saved the lives of soldiers and Marines alike. After all that he is trying to get back into active duty.




Captain Swenson is what people mean when they use the phrase "salt of the earth".

 

[jbailey]

yeah, great post. thanks for that... anyone have a good AAR to read on the battle?
thanks again

 

[JelloStorm]

We could all learn a lot from such a fine example of a man.

 

[Sean the Nailer]

All I can say at the moment, is "Thank You".

 

[Capt Academy]

True American hero!

 

[LanceS4803]

yeah, great post. thanks for that... anyone have a good AAR to read on the battle?
thanks again

This is a great book about the battle.

Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War: Dakota Meyer, Bing West: 9780812983616: Amazon.com: Books

 

[jbailey]

This is a great book about the battle.

Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War: Dakota Meyer, Bing West: 9780812983616: Amazon.com: Books

Thanks! I ordered this one. Meyer was the other MoH awardee from this engagement.

I found this video on the battle: Simulation of the Battle of Ganjgal - The Long War Journal

 

[LanceS4803]

Thanks! I ordered this one. Meyer was the other MoH awardee from this engagement.

He was also instrumental in ensuring Swenson's award recommendation was reviewed.