American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2013 – President Barack Obama will award the Medal of Honor next month to former Army Capt. William Swenson for conspicuous gallantry during Sept. 8, 2009, combat operations in Afghanistan’s Kunar province.
At the time, Swenson served as an embedded trainer and mentor of the Afghan national security forces with Afghan Border Police Mentor Team, 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
In a White House statement announcing the ceremony, officials said Swenson will be the sixth living recipient to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. He and his family will join the president at the White House to commemorate his example of selfless service.
Swenson separated from the Army on Feb. 1, 2011, and now lives in Seattle. He is single.
The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for battlefield gallantry.
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