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We remember William Henry Swalwell
We remember William Henry Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1890
sibling
Annie Swalwell
Source:9351238
20th September 1890
1891
sibling
Hannah Swalwell
Source:9351238
1891
1892
sibling
Eva Swalwell
Source:9351238
1892
1893
sibling
Leigham Swalwell
Source:9351238
1893
1896
sibling
Thomas Swalwell
Source:9351238
1896
1901
sibling
Mary Swalwell
Source:9351238
24th September 1901
1904
sibling
Henry Swalwell
Source:9351238
13th March 1904
1907
sibling
Elizabeth Swalwell
Source:9351238
3rd January 1907
1915
employment
Miner
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9351235
9th August 1915
1915
enlistment
Spennymoor Co Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9351235
9th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
4178
Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion
Source:9351235
9th August 1915 - 28th March 1919
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9351235
1st April 1916 - 6th November 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to back
Hospital/Institution
Source:9351235
6th November 1916
1919
discharge
Source:9351235
28th March 1919
1919
location
2 Parkin Street Low Spennymoor Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9351235
28th March 1919
1922
marriage
Mary Jane Jopling
Source:9351238
30th August 1922 - 1954
1923
children
John Henry Swalwell
Source:9351235
1923
1928
children
Mary Swalwell
Source:9351235
1928
1929
children
John Swalwell
Source:9351235
1929
employment
Blast furnace man
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9351235
service
British Army
Private
4178
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4331120
service
British Army
Private
250503
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4331120
service
British Army
Private
250503
Durham Light Infantry
8th Battalion
Source:9351235
1965
death
Not War Related
Died of broncho pneumonia
Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9351235
April 1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 9351235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Parkin Street Low Spennymoor Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th March 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4178 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 250503 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 4178 | Durham Light Infantry | 1/6th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 250503 | Durham Light Infantry | 8th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Henry Swalwell | son | 1923 | |
| Mary Swalwell | daughter | 1928 | |
| John Swalwell | son | 1929 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Horner | mother | ||
| Henry Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Swalwell | sister | 20th September 1890 | |
| Eva Swalwell | sister | 1892 | |
| Thomas Swalwell | brother | 1896 | |
| Mary Swalwell | sister | 24th September 1901 | |
| Henry Swalwell | brother | 13th March 1904 | |
| Elizabeth Swalwell | sister | 3rd January 1907 | |
| Hannah Swalwell | sister | 1891 | |
| Leigham Swalwell | sister | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Jopling | wife | 30th August 1922 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-08-09 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-09 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William Henry Swalwell | Marilyn47920 | |
| William Henry Swalwell Marriage Certificate | Marilyn47920 | |
| William Henry Swalwell Death Certificate | Marilyn47920 |
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