John C. Swearingen
Home Town: Columbus, Georgia
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 January 1945. Captain Swearingen's outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 242 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to John C. Swearingen, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with