Eben Swift
Eben Swift (May 11, 1854 – April 25, 1938) was a major general in the United States Army who served as the first commander of the 82nd Division, now the 82nd Airborne Division.
Eben Swift | |
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Eben Swift, pictured here in 1916. | |
| Born | May 11, 1854 Fort Chadbourne, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 25, 1938 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1872–1918 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | O-8 |
| Commands held | 14th Infantry 5th Cavalry 2nd Cavalry 82nd Airborne Division |
| Battles/wars | American Indian Wars Spanish–American War World War I |
| Awards | Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus |
| Spouse(s) |
Susanne Palmer (m. 1880) |
| Children | 5
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