John Swanson may refer to: John Swanson (Medal of Honor) (1842–1923), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient John Swanson (cricketer) (born 1940), Australian cricketer John Swanson (bridge), American bridge player and writer John August Swanson (born 1938), American visual artist John A. Swanson, American engineer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Jon E. Swanson (1942–1971), United States Army officer and Medal of Honor recipient Johnny Swanson, candidate in the United States Senate election in Alabama, 2008 Johnny Swanson, novel by Eleanor Updale