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World War I
Veteran Data
SWANSON, OSCAR JULIUS
RECORD NUMBER: 57393
NAME: SWANSON, OSCAR JULIUS
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COUNTY: WEMORELAND
STATE: PA
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ENTERED SERVICE: 24 MAY 1917
DISCHARGED: 18 JUL 1919
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Ranks: GMC
Unit 1: US Navy Submarine Force
Unit 2: USS F-2
Unit 3: USS F-3
Unit 4: USS O-16
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Father: Emil Swanson
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Bio1: SWANSON, OSCAR JULIUS-Son of Emil Swanson, enlisted May 24, 1917 in the Submarine Force of the Navy. He was sent to a Seaman Gunners' School. Was on board U. S. S. F-2, F-3, O-16. Was Chief Gunners' Mate. Was honorably discharged July 18, 1919.
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Source1: Westmoreland Towns in the World War
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Record Created: 29 MAY 2017
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