Pvt. Charles A. Swan was born in Pennsylvania.  At age 16, his family moved to Mount Pleasant.  The Swan family farm eventually became the site of Camp Harlan, training grounds for the 4^th Iowa Cavalry, where Swan served in Company K.  In a conflict with Confederates at Selma, Alabama, on April 2, 1865, Swan captured the flag and color bearer of the 11th Mississippi, Infantry. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in June, 1865.   Swan died in Mount Pleasant at the age of 75.  He is buried in Forest Home Cemetery. 
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Charles A. Swan (First_Last)
Regiment Name 4 Iowa Cavalry
Side Union 
Company  K 
Soldier's Rank_In  Pvt. 
Soldier's Rank_Out  Sgt.
Swan, Charles A. Age 25. Residence Mount Pleasant, nativity Pennsylvania. Enlisted Jan. 5, 1864. Mustered Jan. 5, 1864. Taken prisoner June 10, 1864, Guntown, Miss. Returned to Company June 15, 1864. Promoted Sixth Sergeant May 1, 1865; Fifth Sergeant July 1, 1865.  Mustered out Aug. 8, 1865, Atlanta, Ga.
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