Charles Sweeny
Charles Sweeny | |
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Sweeny between c. 1915 to c. 1920 | |
| Born | January 26, 1882 San Francisco, California, United States |
| Died | February 27, 1963 (aged 81) Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Allegiance | France United States Poland United Kingdom |
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| Rank | Captain (Foreign Legion) Lieutenant colonel (US Army) Brigadier general (Polish army) Group captain, temporary group captain or honorary group captain (RAF) |
| Awards | Legion of Honour |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
Charles Michael Sweeny (January 26, 1882 – February 27, 1963) was an American soldier of fortune, United States Army lieutenant colonel, French Foreign Legion officer, Polish army brigadier general, Royal Air Force (RAF) group captain, and journalist who fought in numerous conflicts in the 20th century. He recruited fellow Americans to fight in World War II prior to the United States entering the war.