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We remember Joseph Swalwell
We remember Joseph Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
William Swalwell
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1879
1880
sibling
Sarah Ellen Swalwell
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1880
1882
sibling
Mary J Swalwell
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1882
1886
sibling
Robert Swalwell
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1886
1888
sibling
Thomas Edward Swalwell
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1888
1890
sibling
Harriet Swalwell
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1890
1893
sibling
Samuel Swalwell
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1893
1895
1897
sibling
Amy Swalwell
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1897
1899
sibling
George H Swalwell
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1899
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
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29th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private & Lance Corporal
15148
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
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29th August 1914 - 21st March 1918
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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20th July 1915 - 21st March 1918
1915
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
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18th September 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Head pain & shell shock
Hospital/Institution
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4th October 1917
1917
appointments
Lance corporal
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29th December 1917 - 21st March 1918
employment
Wood worker
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service
British Army
Private
15148
Durham Light Infantry
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service
British Army
Lance Corporal
15148
Durham Light Infantry
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1918
death
Killed in Action
France
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21st March 1918
burial
Somme
France
Panel 68 to 72
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 4331106 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15148 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 15148 | Durham Light Infantry | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 15148 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private & Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Hall | mother | ||
| Thomas Edward Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Swalwell | brother | 1879 | |
| Mary J Swalwell | sister | 1882 | |
| Robert Swalwell | brother | 1886 | |
| Thomas Edward Swalwell | brother | 1888 | |
| Amy Swalwell | sister | 1897 | |
| George H Swalwell | brother | 1899 | |
| Sarah Ellen Swalwell | sister | 1880 | |
| Harriet Swalwell | sister | 1890 | |
| Samuel Swalwell | brother | 1893 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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L/Cpl Joseph Swalwell at Pozieres MemorialJoseph Swalwell's name on the panel to the Durahm Light Infantry at Pozieres, Somme France.Contributed by:
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Lance Corporal Joseph Swalwell.In uniform whilst serving with the Durham Light infantry. Either early on in the war whilst serving in the 11th service battalion (pioneers) or later whilst serving with the 15th service battalion (infantry). He served in France and Belgium and fell on the 21st March 1918 and has no known grave.
Contributed by:
Marcus144220
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 | |
| L/Cpl Joseph Swalwell death certificate. | Marilyn47920 | |
| Pozieres Cemetery Somme France | Marilyn47920 | |
| L/Cpl Joseph Swalwell at Pozieres Memorial | Marilyn47920 | |
| Lance Corporal Joseph Swalwell. | Marcus144220 |
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