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We remember William Gibson Swalwell
We remember William Gibson Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Thomas J Swalwell
Source:9237128
21st August 1886
1888
1889
sibling
Albert Edward Swalwell
Source:9237128
1889
1891
sibling
Hannah Isabella Swalwell
Source:9237128
1891
1893
sibling
Stanley Swalwell
Source:9237128
25th December 1893
1897
sibling
Jack Swalwell
Source:9237128
6th January 1897
1899
sibling
Emily Purdon Swalwell
Source:9237128
25th October 1899
1901
sibling
Ernest Swalwell
Source:9237128
16th December 1901
1903
sibling
Ada Swalwell
Source:9237128
16th December 1903
1906
marriage
Eleanor 'nellie' Lomax
Source:9237128
1906 - 1916
1907
children
William Swalwell
Source:9237128
25th February 1907
1907
sibling
Sydney Swalwell
Source:9237128
17th May 1907
1909
children
Albert Edward Swalwell
Source:9237128
19th September 1909
1912
children
Norman Swalwell
Source:9237128
26th May 1912
1914
enlistment
South Shields
United Kingdom
Source:9237128
November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
16350
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:9237128
November 1914 - 26th July 1919
1917
marriage
Margaret Jean Mackenzie
Source:9237128
1st January 1917
1920
service
British Army
Private
721457
3rd Northumbrian Brigade
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9237128
15th June 1920
service
British Army
Private
16350
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4331119
1966
death
Newcastle Upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9237128
1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Gibson |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 9237128 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16350 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16350 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 721457 | 3rd Northumbrian Brigade | Royal Field Artillery | 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 Swalwell | son | 25th February 1907 | |
| Albert Edward Swalwell | son | 19th September 1909 | |
| Norman Swalwell | son | 26th May 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Gibson | mother | ||
| Thomas Joseph Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas J Swalwell | brother | 21st August 1886 | |
| Albert Edward Swalwell | brother | 1889 | |
| Hannah Isabella Swalwell | sister | 1891 | |
| Stanley Swalwell | brother | 25th December 1893 | |
| Jack Swalwell | brother | 6th January 1897 | |
| Emily Purdon Swalwell | sister | 25th October 1899 | |
| Ada Swalwell | sister | 16th December 1903 | |
| Ernest Swalwell | brother | 16th December 1901 | |
| Sydney Swalwell | brother | 17th May 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor 'nellie' Lomax | wife | 1906 | |
| Margaret Jean Mackenzie | wife | 1st January 1917 |
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| William Gibson Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 |
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