“Jim Swett Field”

Name amended 1997by resolution

to honor Trinity County Resident

Colonel James E. Swett – USMC Ret.

A World War II Marine Aviator

who on April 7th 1943 was awarded

the Congressional Medal of Honor,

our Nations highest award, for Bravery

above and beyond the call of duty during

air combat in the Pacific Theater.

Marker is on Airport Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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