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U . S . Army offi cer William D . Swenson
Texas Veterans Parade set for May 21 in Corsicana
From Staff Reports
Afghanistan Medal of Honor holder William Swenson will be the Grand Marshal of the Texas Veterans Parade on Armed Forces Day , Saturday morning May 21 in Corsicana . The parade will honor current and past military veterans from all wars and conflicts . This year ’ s parade will be hosted by the Texas Veterans Parade organization and presented by the Corsicana Rotary Club .
U . S . Army officer William D . Swenson , was awarded the nation ’ s highest honor for of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty Oct . 15 , 2013 . He became one of the youngest members of the United States military to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor . Originally from Seat-
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