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We remember Robert Greer Swalwell
We remember Robert Greer Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
enlistment
United Kingdom
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1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th May 1915
1917
hospitalisation
Not known
Hospital/Institution
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10th September 1917
1917
marriage
Ethel Jane Parnaby
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19th December 1917 - 1951
1939
employment
Tool hardener
Darlington
United Kingdom
Source:9583099
1939
1939
location
39 Geneva Rd E Darlington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9583099
1939
awards
Mentioned in despatches
Other War Service Award
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service
British Army
Serjeant
33764
Royal Field Artillery
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service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
33764
Royal Field Artillery
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service
British Army
Sergeant
33764
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9583099
service
British Army
Battery Quarter Master Sergeant
33764
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9583099
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
33764
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9583099
1951
death
Darlington
United Kingdom
Source:9583099
September 1951
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Geneva Rd E Darlington | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33764 | Royal Field Artillery | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 33764 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 33764 | Royal Field Artillery | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 33764 | Royal Field Artillery | Battery Quarter Master Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 33764 | Royal Field Artillery | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in despatches | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Lax | mother | ||
| Thomas Greer Swalwell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Jane Parnaby | wife | 19th December 1917 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 Greer Swalwell | Marilyn47920 |
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