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We remember Robert Swalwell
We remember Robert Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Harriet Abram Swalwell
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1884
1885
sibling
Florence M Swalwell
Source:9214673
1885
1889
sibling
Edgar Swalwell
Source:9214673
1st February 1889
1891
sibling
Louisa Swalwell
Source:9214673
1891
1893
sibling
Wilfred F Swalwell
Source:9214673
31st January 1893
1896
sibling
Harold Swalwell
Source:9214673
7th November 1896
1899
sibling
Francis Swalwell
Source:9214673
21st September 1899
1909
employment
Farm hand
M R Foxton
Scalby Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9214671
January 1909 - June 1909
1909
enlistment
Newcastle
United Kingdom
Source:9214671
29th June 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
4739
Durham Light Infantry
Source:9214671
29th June 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
4739
18th Hussars
Source:9214671
13th October 1909
1909
employment
General labourer
Scarborough Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9214671
1909
1912
children
Clifford Arthur Thwaites
Source:9214673
17th January 1912
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9214671
15th August 1914 - 28th November 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound left hand which fractured the phalanges.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9214671
28th November 1914 - 2nd April 1915
1915
discharge
Source:9214671
2nd August 1915
1916
marriage
Lily May Thwaites
Source:9214673
28th August 1916
1916
children
Doris May Swalwell
Source:9214673
13th December 1916
1919
service
British Army
Private
192116
Machine Gun Corps
201
Source:9214671
10th April 1919 - 7th November 1919
1919
theatres
Russia :3
Source:9214671
12th July 1919 - 6th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9214671
November 1919
service
British Army
Private
4739
18th Hussars
Source:4331109
service
British Army
Private
192116
Machine Gun Corps
Source:4331109
1972
death
Not War Related
Scarborough Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9214671
26th July 1972
burial
Scarborough Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9214673
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 4331109 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4739 | 18th Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 192116 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 4739 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 4739 | 18th Hussars | Private | ||
| British Army | 192116 | Machine Gun Corps | 201 | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris May Swalwell | daughter | 13th December 1916 | |
| Clifford Arthur Thwaites | stepson | 17th January 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Eliza Abram | mother | ||
| Robert Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Abram Swalwell | sister | 1884 | |
| Florence M Swalwell | sister | 1885 | |
| Edgar Swalwell | brother | 1st February 1889 | |
| Louisa Swalwell | sister | 1891 | |
| Wilfred F Swalwell | brother | 31st January 1893 | |
| Harold Swalwell | brother | 7th November 1896 | |
| Francis Swalwell | brother | 21st September 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily May Thwaites | wife | 28th August 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-06-29 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 | |
| Robert Swalwell Death Certificate | Marilyn47920 |
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