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We remember Thomas Swalwell
We remember Thomas Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Maria Annie Swalwell
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1871
1872
sibling
George Spencer Swalwell
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1872
1874
sibling
John W Swalwell
Source:9326898
1874
1876
sibling
Elizabeth J Swalwell
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1876
1879
sibling
Mary Agnes Swalwell
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1879
1880
sibling
Spencer E Swalwell
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1880
1882
1883
sibling
Fred Swalwell
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1883
1885
sibling
Florence E Swalwell
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1885
1907
marriage
Elizabeth Davidson Young
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April 1907 - 26th August 1918
1908
children
William Lawton Swalwell
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18th February 1908
1909
children
George Swalwell
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25th December 1909
1911
employment
Grocer
Blyth, Northumberland
United Kingdom
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1911 - 1915
1915
dates
Age 33
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1915
1915
enlistment
Blyth Northumberland
United Kingdom
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1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
31881
North Staffordshire (Prince of Wales) Regiment
7th Battalion
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1915 - 26th August 1918
1917
theatres
Persia :6c
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March 1917 - 26th August 1918
1918
missing
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26th October 1918
service
British Army
Private
31881
North Staffordshire Regiment
Source:4331116
1918
death
Missing believed killed in action.
Near Dawalib
Iran, Islamic Republic of
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26th August 1918
burial
Baghdad
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Panel 4 Column 2
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 4331116 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31881 | North Staffordshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 31881 | North Staffordshire (Prince of Wales) Regiment | 7th Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Lawton Swalwell | son | 18th February 1908 | |
| George Swalwell | son | 25th December 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Elsom | mother | ||
| George Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Annie Swalwell | sister | 1871 | |
| George Spencer Swalwell | brother | 1872 | |
| John W Swalwell | brother | 1874 | |
| Elizabeth J Swalwell | sister | 1876 | |
| Mary Agnes Swalwell | sister | 1879 | |
| Fred Swalwell | brother | 1883 | |
| Spencer E Swalwell | brother | 1880 | |
| Florence E Swalwell | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Davidson Young | wife | April 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 |
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