Innis P. Swift
Innis Palmer Swift (February 7, 1882 – November 3, 1953) was a Major General in the United States Army. He was the grandson and namesake of Civil War Major General Innis Newton Palmer, as well as the grandson of Brigadier General Ebenezer Swift. His four decades of military service culminated in his commanding a unit during the liberation of the Philippines in World War II.
Innis Palmer Swift | |
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From the July 1954 edition of Assembly magazine | |
| Born | February 7, 1882 Fort Laramie, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1953 (aged 71) San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Buried | Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1904 – 1946 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Service number | 0-1969 |
| Commands held | 1st Cavalry Division I Corps |
| Battles/wars | Philippine–American War Mexican Expedition World War I World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Order of the Aztec Eagle (Mexico) |
| Relations | Grandfathers: Major General Innis Newton Palmer Brigadier General Ebenezer Swift Father: Major General Eben Swift Brother in law: Brigadier General Evan Harris Humphrey |
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