Charles Sweeny | |
|---|---|
 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 |
| Service |
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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,[1] Polish army brigadier general,[2][3] Royal Air Force (RAF) group captain, and journalist who fought in numerous conflicts in the 20th century.[4][5] He recruited fellow Americans to fight in World War II prior to the United States entering the war.[4][5]
- ^ Porch, Douglas (2010). The French Foreign Legion: A Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force. Skyhorse Publishing Inc. p. 446. ISBN 9781616080686.
- ^ "Poles Honor Charles Sweeny: Spokane Soldier Has Been Promoted to Brigadier General for Fine Services". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. August 29, 2020.
- ^ Roberts & Hess (2017), p. 136.
- ^ a b Hellman, Geoffrey T.; Ross, Harold (December 14, 1940). "Soldier of Fortune". The New Yorker.
- ^ a b "World War: Eagles for Britain". Time. October 21, 1940.