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Sergeant Swinton: First U.S. Death from Iranian Fire | Durham News
A U.S. soldier, Sergeant Michael Swinton, 30, from North Carolina, was killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone — marking the first American troop fatality from direct Iranian fire since the war’s early days. Swinton, a decorated veteran of nearly a decade in the Army, will be posthumously awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Combat Action Badge, and promoted to staff sergeant. He leaves behind his wife and two young children, with his mother recalling his infectious humor and unwavering dedication. Two other U.S. soldiers were also killed in Jordan last week in…
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