Clifford A. Swanson

1901–1984 (age 83)

Military Officer

Biography

Clifford A. Swanson devoted his career to the military, embracing the challenges of service with resolve and an abiding sense of duty. Throughout changing times, he provided consistency and care to the troops in his charge, and he was known for the clear example he set in both calm and trying moments.

Community and camaraderie remained central to his life, and he took pride in the relationships nurtured across many assignments. His memory is honored at Arlington National Cemetery, where fellow servicemembers join in gratitude for his faithful years of leadership.

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