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Charles Sweeny
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Charles Michael Sweeny 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.
Sweeny between c. 1915 to c. 1920
Sweeny between c. 1915 to c. 1920
Front page of the Paris edition of Le Petit Journal, August 6, 1925. Translation: "The American volunteer pilots left yesterday for Morocco / Before d
Front page of the Paris edition of Le Petit Journal, August 6, 1925. Translation: "The American volunteer pilots left yesterday for Morocco / Before departure: General Dumesnil gives the American colonel Sweeny a bon voyage toast."
Charles Francis Sweeny
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Charles Francis Sweeny was an American businessman and socialite who played a major role in the formation of the Eagle Squadrons, composed mostly of volunteer American pilots eager to fight in the Royal Air Force prior to the United States entering into World War II.
Grave of Charles Francis Sweeny and his first wife Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, in Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey
Grave of Charles Francis Sweeny and his first wife Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, in Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey