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Andrew D Swieter 1922 - 1973

Andrew D Swieter of Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan United States was born on March 13, 1922 in Grand Rapids, and died at age 51 years old on November 21, 1973 in Grand Rapids.

Andrew D Swieter
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  • Introduction

    Andrew D Swieter was born on March 13, 1922 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA to parents Drewes Swieter (1885-1935) and Geraldine Jager (1887-1988). He had siblings Bertha Swieter (1912-1989), Peter Drew Swieter (1914-1994), and Henry Swieter (1918-2010). He was a student at Grand Rapids Christian High School and graduated in 1940. Andrew Swieter enlisted in the Army on October 29, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His military serial number was 36407218. At the time of his enlistment, he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers. Andrew was given the rank of Private, Selectees (enlisted Men). His enlistment was for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. Andrew was part of the Army and was enlisted on October 29, 1942. He served for almost four years and was discharged on March 4, 1946. Andrew married Evelyn Kieviet (1921–2010) on November 19, 1943 in Grand Rapids. The couple went on to have 5 children together.
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    1922

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    March 13, 1922
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    Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father, Drewes Swieter, was born on November 3, 1885 in Groningen, Groningen, NLD. His mother, Geraldine Jager, was born in Meeden, Menterwolde, Groningen, NLD on December 10, 1887. She immigrated to the United States in 1909. His parents married on August 29, 1911 in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Andrew was born, raised, and lived most of his life in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a 1940 high school graduate of Grand Rapids Christian High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA). Next to his photo it reads: "Not a word spoke he more than was necessary." Boys Glee Club, Chorus, Ping Pong. See Andrew Swieter- Grand Rapids Christian High School.

  • Religious Beliefs

    He was a member of the Mayfair church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA that was part of the U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church.

  • Military Service

    Andrew Swieter enlisted in the Army on October 29, 1942, in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His military serial number was 36407218. At the time of his enlistment, he was assigned to the Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers. Andrew was given the rank of Private, Selectees (enlisted Men). His enlistment was for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law. Andrew was part of the Army and was enlisted on October 29, 1942. He served for almost four years and was discharged on March 4, 1946.

  • Professional Career

    Andrew worked as a railroad clerk.
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    November 21, 1973
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Andrew Swieter- Grand Rapids Christian High School
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Andrew Swieter- Grand Rapids Christian High School
1940 Senior Yearbook photo of Andrew Swieter from Grand Rapids Christian High School. Next to his photo it reads: "Not a word spoke he more than was necessary."
Boys Glee Club, Chorus, Ping Pong.
Date & Place: at Covenant Christian High School 1401 Ferndale Avenue Southwest, in Grand Rapids, Kent County, Michigan 49534, United States
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Swieter, Bertha (Aug 5, 1912 - Sep 1, 1989) Swieter, Bernard (Nov 24, 1942 - Apr 24, 2005) Swieter, Alice (Jun 27, 1918 - Oct 15, 1999) Swieter, Evelyn (Dec 18, 1921 - Sep 4, 2010) Swieter, Virginia (Jul 28, 1966 - Oct 1, 2005) Swieter, Hazle (Oct 21, 1908 - Oct 1984) Swieter, John (Apr 24, 1920 - Oct 2, 2005) Swieter, Kenneth (May 5, 1926 - Sep 26, 2004) Swieter, Harvey (Mar 23, 1925 - Feb 5, 2008) Swieter, Emma (Nov 9, 1896 - Jul 1993)
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