Oral Swigart

Oral Swigart
Born	(1897-10-07)October 7, 1897 Columbia City, Indiana, U.S.
Died	June 21, 1973(1973-06-21) (aged 75) Paris, France
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1921–1951
Rank	Rear Admiral
Commands	USS Melville LST Flotilla 8
Battles / wars	World War II
Awards	Legion of Merit with a star and combat "V" device Bronze Star
Spouse(s)	Margaret Williams
Children	2

Rear Admiral Oral Raymond Swigart (October 7, 1897 – June 21, 1973) was an American naval officer. While at the United States Naval Academy he competed in the Greco-Roman lightweight event at the 1920 Summer Olympics.^[1] During World War II Swigart served as commander of the USS Melville, escorting some of the first troops to Britain in early 1942. He later served in command of a flotilla of Landing Ship, Tanks in the Pacific Theatre. Swigart received two Legions of Merit and the Bronze Star for his service.