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We remember Edgar Swalwell
We remember Edgar Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Harriet Swalwell
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1884
1885
sibling
Florence M Swalwell
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1885
1888
sibling
Robert Swalwell
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1st September 1888
1889
1889
sibling
Louisa Swalwell
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1889
1893
sibling
Wilfred Swalwell
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31st January 1893
1896
sibling
Harold Swalwell
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7th November 1896
1899
sibling
Francis Swalwell
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1899
1906
marriage
Elizabeth Williams
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1906
1913
children
Cyril Charles Swalwell
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3rd March 1913
1914
location
5 Chapman's Yard Scarborough North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9205164
August 1914
1916
hospitalisation
Lumbago
Hospital/Institution
Source:9205164
18th October 1916 - 21st October 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Inflammation of the connective tissues of the right hand.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9205164
31st December 1916 - 3rd January 1917
1917
location
2 Gawnes Cottages, Queens Street, Scarborough North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9205164
1917
1917
hospitalisation
Lumbago
Hospital/Institution
Source:9205164
21st October 1917 - 23rd October 1917
1919
children
Ivy Elizabeth Swalwell
Source:9205164
4th November 1919
1923
children
Elsie Swalwell
Source:9205164
14th December 1923
employment
General labourer
Source:9205164
hospitalisation
Myalgia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9205164
service
British Army
Gunner
1306
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4331098
service
British Army
Gunner
765391
Royal Field Artillery
Source:4331098
service
British Army
Gunner
1306;765391
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9205164
service
British Army
Gunner
1306
Royal Field Artillery
223rd Brigade
Source:9205164
1937
death
Not War Related
Found drowned about 3/4 mile off North Bay Scarborough opposite Peasholm Gap by a fisherman. Body fully dressed. Inquest stated that he committed suicide whilst temporarily of unsound mind.
Scarborough North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9205164
22nd April 1937
burial
Scarborough
United Kingdom
Source:9205164
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 4331098 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Gawnes Cottages, Queens Street, Scarborough North Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1917 | |
| 5 Chapman's Yard Scarborough North Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | August 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1306 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 765391 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 1306;765391 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 1306 | Royal Field Artillery | 223rd Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Charles Swalwell | son | 3rd March 1913 | |
| Ivy Elizabeth Swalwell | daughter | 4th November 1919 | |
| Elsie Swalwell | daughter | 14th December 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Eliza Abram | mother | ||
| Robert Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilfred Swalwell | brother | 31st January 1893 | |
| Harold Swalwell | brother | 7th November 1896 | |
| Harriet Swalwell | sister | 1884 | |
| Florence M Swalwell | sister | 1885 | |
| Louisa Swalwell | sister | 1889 | |
| Francis Swalwell | brother | 1899 | |
| Robert Swalwell | brother | 1st September 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Williams | wife | 1906 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Suicide of Edgar SwalwellArticle from the Hull Daily Mail regarding the finding of the body of Edgar Swalwell in the sea off Scarborough.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Edgar Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 | |
| Suicide of Edgar Swalwell | Marilyn47920 |
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