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CPL Ira Verne Swanger

Birth	:	17 Feb 1895 Persia, Harrison County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	10 Nov 1918 France
Burial	:	Valley View Cemetery, Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.5814018, -95.6324997
Inscription	:	SWANGER Ira Verne 1895 - 1918
Description	:	During the First World War he served in Company F, 130th Infantry Regiment (33rd Division) and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action on November 10, 1918 at Marcheville, France (see War Department General Orders No. 44 dated April 2,1919). Contributor: Charles McDowell (#48624229) ——————————————————— The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Ira V. Swanger (ASN: 2151933), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F.,... Read More	During the First World War he served in Company F, 130th Infantry Regiment (33rd Division) and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in action on November 10, 1918 at Marcheville, France (see War Department General Orders No. 44 dated April 2,1919). Contributor: Charles McDowell (#48624229) ——————————————————— The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Ira V. Swanger (ASN: 2151933), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 130th Infantry Regiment, 33d Division, A.E.F., at Marcheville, France, 10 November 1918. After showing exceptional bravery and judgment in leading his squad against enemy machine-gun positions, Corporal Swanger was mortally wounded. Realizing that he had no chance of recovery, he refused to permit stretcher bearers to take him to the rear, urging them to care for others whose condition was serious. Contributor: BarryC (47806468)

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Where is CPL Ira Verne Swanger's memorial?
CPL Ira Verne Swanger's memorial is located at: Valley View Cemetery, Persia, Harrison County, USA.
When did CPL Ira Verne Swanger death?
CPL Ira Verne Swanger death on 10 Nov 1918 in France
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Latitude: 41.5814018
Longitude: -95.6324997

Family Members:

Parent

George William Swanger

(1868 - 1910)

Anna Margaret “Annie” Yochum Rishel

(1875 - 1959)

Siblings

Lena Margarett Swanger Ulfers

(1897 - 1916)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

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