| Joseph May Swing | |
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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). |
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| Born | February 28, 1894 Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Died | December 9, 1984 (aged 90) |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1915–54 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 11th Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished 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.
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.
He died on December 9, 1984, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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| Preceded by Albert C. Wedemeyer |
Commanding General of the Sixth United States Army 1951-1954 |
Succeeded by Willard G. Wyman |