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
Sweeny between c. 1915 to c. 1920
Born(1882-01-26)January 26, 1882
San Francisco, California, United States
DiedFebruary 27, 1963(1963-02-27) (aged 81)
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Allegiance France
 United States
Poland
 United Kingdom
Service/branch
  • French Foreign Legion (19141917)
  • United States Army (19171919)
  • Polish army (1919?1920)
  • Royal Air Force
RankCaptain (Foreign Legion)
Lieutenant colonel (US Army)
Brigadier general (Polish army)
Group captain, temporary group captain or honorary group captain (RAF)
AwardsLegion of Honour
Alma materUnited States Military Academy
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