Charles Sweeny
Charles Michael Sweeny (January 26, 1882 – February 27, 1963) was an American soldier of fortune, United States Army lieutenant colonel, French Foreign Legion officer, Polish army brigadier general, Royal Air Force (RAF) group captain, and journalist who fought in numerous conflicts in the 20th century. He recruited fellow Americans to fight in World War II prior to the United States entering the war.
Charles Sweeny | |
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Sweeny between c. 1915 to c. 1920 | |
Born | San Francisco, California, United States | January 26, 1882
Died | February 27, 1963 81) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | (aged
Allegiance | France United States Poland United Kingdom |
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Rank | Captain (Foreign Legion) Lieutenant colonel (US Army) Brigadier general (Polish army) Group captain, temporary group captain or honorary group captain (RAF) |
Awards | Legion of Honour |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
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