Harlan J. Swift (2 October 1843 - 6 October 1910) was a captain in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. He was awarded the medal on 20 July 1897 for actions performed during the Siege of Petersburg in Virginia in 1864.
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| - Harlan J. Swift (2 October 1843 - 6 October 1910) was a captain in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. He was awarded the medal on 20 July 1897 for actions performed during the Siege of Petersburg in Virginia in 1864. (en)
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| - Allegany County, New York (en)
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| - R. A. Alger, Secretary of War (en)
- Harlan J. Swift (en)
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| - Petersburg, Virginia (en)
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| - Deeds of Valor, page 404 (en)
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| - Of course it was hot work, but was in no way a surprise, because our entire line had been waiting long for just such an experience. We reached the objective point in short order, to see the enemy going pell-mell toward their second line of defense, a considerable distance away on the Jerusalem plank road. As we reached the top of the first line I could see several Confederates not far off, and, calling my company to halt, I sprinted on after the fugitives. I was very good on my feet and soon overhauled four of the men who, with guns loaded and bayonets fixed, had given me such a stubborn chase.
Placing the muzzle of my revolver against the temple of one of the ‘Johnnies’ while still running, I ordered the four to surrender, which they did instantly, fancying, I suppose, that I had my whole company at my back. Then I formed them on either side and in front of me—as a protection against possible shots from their more speedy companions — and so marched them back to our line. (en)
- Having advanced with his regiment and captured the enemy's line, he saw four of the enemy retiring toward their second line of works. He advanced upon them alone, compelled their surrender and regained his regiment with four prisoners. (en)
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| - Company H, 2nd New York Mounted Rifles (en)
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| - Harlan J. Swift (2 October 1843 - 6 October 1910) was a captain in the United States Army who was awarded the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the American Civil War. He was awarded the medal on 20 July 1897 for actions performed during the Siege of Petersburg in Virginia in 1864. (en)
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