Korean War
| Service # | AO-71703 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Captain U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | September 2 1958 |
Korean Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Captain Swiestra was awarded the Purple Heart, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean Defense Service Medal.
Notes
Captain Swiestra was a crew member of a C-130 Hercules transport with the U.S. Air Force. On September 2, 1958, while patrolling the airspace near Korea, his aircraft was shot down. His remains were returned on September 24, 1958.