Lyman Knute Swenson (23 October 1892 – 13 November 1942), was an American naval officer. Swenson was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah and graduated from the Naval Academy on June 2, 1916. After service on board Vermont (BB-20) and USS Denver (C-14), he prepared for submarine duty. After serving on board USS D-1 (SS-17) during World War I, he was given command of H-6, 26 May 1919. For his “extraordinary heroism...daring and determination...” Captain Swenson was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross.