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We remember Archibald Joseph Swalwell
We remember Archibald Joseph Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1888
sibling
Christina Swalwell
Source:6998680
1888
1890
sibling
Annie Swalwell
Source:6998680
24th August 1890
1892
sibling
Kathleen Swalwell
Source:6998680
1892
1893
sibling
Marian Swalwell
Source:6998680
1893
1896
sibling
Agnes Swalwell
Source:6998680
1896
1902
sibling
Lucy Swalwell
Source:6998680
1902
1908
marriage
Nina Jane Forrester
Source:6998680
20th June 1908
1908
children
William Cyril Swalwell
Source:6998680
1908
1909
children
Ernest Swalwell
Source:6998680
26th December 1909
1911
location
18 William Street Chopwell Co Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616757
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Arnold Swalwell
Source:6998680
19th March 1913
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:6998680
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Chopwell Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7613958
7th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
9/2645
Durham Light Infantry
1st./9th. Battalion
Source:8613990
20th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7616757
20th April 1915 - 6th October 1918
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7613958
July 1916
1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8613988
27th October 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
323510
Durham Light Infantry
1st./9th Battalion
Source:8613994
15th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
323510
Durham Light Infantry
1st./9th Battalion
Source:8613994
12th December 1917 - 25th January 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Injury to right ankle whilst battalion was on the move. Stepped into a hole in the road and next man fell onto him. This happened in the area of Authie-St-Leger.
Hospital/Institution
Source:7613958
16th August 1918 - 6th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7613958
25th January 1919
1920
service
British Army
Corporal
325310
Durham Light Infantry
1st/9th.Battalion
Source:8613990
1st September 1920
employment
Miner
Chopwell Colliery
Chopwell, Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:6998680
1928
death
Killed in a mining accident in a deep anthracite mine whilst setting blast charge.
Jermyn Mine, Scranton, Pennsylvania
United States
Source:6998680
8th April 1928
burial
Jermyn, Pennsylvania
United States
Source:6998680
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald Joseph |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 8613990 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 William Street Chopwell Co Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9/2645 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st./9th. Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 323510 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st./9th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 325310 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st/9th.Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 323510 | Durham Light Infantry | 1st./9th Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Cyril Swalwell | son | 1908 | |
| Ernest Swalwell | son | 26th December 1909 | |
| Arnold Swalwell | son | 19th March 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Swalwell nee Fairley | mother | ||
| William Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Swalwell | sister | 1888 | |
| Annie Swalwell | sister | 24th August 1890 | |
| Kathleen Swalwell | sister | 1892 | |
| Marian Swalwell | sister | 1893 | |
| Agnes Swalwell | sister | 1896 | |
| Lucy Swalwell | sister | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nina Jane Forrester | wife | 20th June 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue eyes | Brown hair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'8" |
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Birth certificate for Archibald J SwalwellHe was born in Stokesley in the County of York to William and Agnes Swalwell.
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Death certificate Of Archibald J SwalwellPennsylvania death certificate dated 8 April 1928.Contributed by:
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Marriage certificateMarriage certificate of Archibald J Swalwell and Nina Jane ForresterContributed by:
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A J SwalwellArchibald Joseph Swalwell was a Military Medal Winner who lives at 30 Humber Street, Chopwell. Son of Mr Swalwell, 14 Oakland Gardens, Harrowgate Hill, Darlington
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Derwent St, Chopwell c1914Derwent Street is the main street running through the centre of the village of Chopwell. During WWI Chopwell was part of County Durham. Since boundary changes Chopwell is now part of Tyne and WearContributed by:
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Grave of Archibald Joseph SwalwellKilled in the Jermyn Mine a deep anthracite mine in Scranton Pennsylvania whilst connecting a blast wire which exploded prematurely.Contributed by:
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Military Medal of Archibald Joseph SwalwellMilitary Medal awarded after the Battle of the Somme.Contributed by:
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Article in Newcastle Daily JournalThe award of the Military Medal to Archibald Joseph Swalwell along with others.Contributed by:
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Archibald Joseph Swalwell of ChopwellArchibald Swalwell Durham Light Infantry Cap Badge shown on headgearContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1, British Army Medal Roll Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| London Gazette | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate for Archibald J Swalwell | Marilyn47920 | |
| Death certificate Of Archibald J Swalwell | Marilyn47920 | |
| Marriage certificate | Marilyn47920 | |
| 1911 Census | Marilyn47920 | |
| A J Swalwell | Keith34556 | |
| Derwent St, Chopwell c1914 | Keith34556 | |
| Grave of Archibald Joseph Swalwell | Marilyn47920 | |
| Military Medal of Archibald Joseph Swalwell | Marilyn47920 | |
| Article in Newcastle Daily Journal | Marilyn47920 | |
| Archibald Joseph Swalwell of Chopwell | Keith34556 |
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