Donald Gene Swalls

Thursday, April 2, 2020

Donald Gene Swalls, 87 of Brazil, passed away unexpectedly March 30, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 13, 1932 in Vigo County, the son of Charles Vern “Jake” Swalls and Lela Stephens Swalls. He graduated from Glenn High School, Class of 1950. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952. He was a tail gunner on a B-29 during the Korean Conflict. On December 30, 1952 his aircraft was attacked by 8 MIGS and crashed out of a crew of 12 only 3 survived. They were captured and became POW’s. He was returned to U.S. Military control on July 27, 1953. He was credited for shooting down one of the attacking MIGS.

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