LTjg David Swenson, Jr., '48, was killed in action 70 years ago yesterday (September 13, 1950) when his destroyer was struck by shore artillery in Inchon harbor, Korea.
From the Lucky Bag: "Good-natured, full-of-fun Swede soon took to the Academy life. He spent his time excelling in football as well as playing hob with the Academic Departments' well-planned courses by starring in all of them. Swede used his little spare time helping his classmates through the toughies which came easy to him. Somehow he always found time for a game of bridge and the Saturday night movie. Swede's service to our class has been unselfish and outstanding and it's a sure bet that his record in the future will be just as good."
David was survived by his mother and brother. He was posthumously awarded the Silver Star for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy."
https://usnamemorialhall.org/index.php/DAVID_H._SWENSON,_JR.,_LTJG,_USN
