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Joseph May Swing
Nickname(s)"Jumpin' Joe"
Born(1894-02-28)February 28, 1894
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
DiedDecember 9, 1984(1984-12-09) (aged 90)
San Francisco, California, United States
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States
AllegianceJoseph May Swing United States
Service/branchJoseph May Swing United States Army
Years of service1915–1954
Rank Lieutenant General
Service number0-3801
Unit Field Artillery Branch
Commands heldSixth United States Army
United States Army War College
United States Army Field Artillery School
I Corps
11th Airborne Division
Battles/warsMexican Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (3)
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star (3)
Air Medal (2)
Other workCommissioner of Immigration and Naturalization (1954–62)

Lieutenant General Joseph May Swing (February 28, 1894 – December 9, 1984) was a senior United States Army officer, who fought in World War I and commanded the 11th Airborne Division during the campaign to liberate the Philippines in World War II.

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