Benjamin Swearer

Military Person

1825 – 1902

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Who was Benjamin Swearer?

Benjamin Swearer was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in the American Civil War.

While serving as a Seaman aboard the steam sloop-of-war USS Pawnee on August 29, 1861, Swearer took part in the capture of Fort Clark at Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina. For his service during this action, known as the Battle of Hatteras Inlet Batteries, Swearer was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 3, 1863.

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Born
May 18, 1825
Baltimore
Profession
Lived in
  • Baltimore
Died
Nov 2, 1902

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on July 23, 2013

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