Benjamin Swearer
United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient
Died when: 77 years 168 days (929 months)Star Sign: Taurus
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Benjamin Swearer (May 18, 1825 – November 2, 1902) 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 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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