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We remember William James Swalwell
We remember William James Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1899
marriage
Rose Esther Worthy
Source:9220251
1899
1900
children
Thomas Edward Swalwell
Source:9220251
1900
1904
children
Robert Henry Swalwell
Source:9220251
1904
1908
children
Beatrice Maud Swalwell
Source:9220251
1908
1910
children
Stanley Swalwell
Source:9220251
1910
1911
employment
Blast Furnaceman
Hartlepool Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9220251
1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9220251
24th August 1915
enlistment
Hartlepool
United Kingdom
Source:9220251
service
British Army
Private
21788
Durham Light Infantry
Source:4331121
service
British Army
Private
21788
Durham Light Infantry
2nd
Source:9220251
1947
death
Hartlepool Durham
United Kingdom
Source:9220251
December 1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William James |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 9220251 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21788 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 21788 | Durham Light Infantry | 2nd | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Edward Swalwell | son | 1900 | |
| Robert Henry Swalwell | son | 1904 | |
| Beatrice Maud Swalwell | daughter | 1908 | |
| Stanley Swalwell | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Hall | mother | ||
| Thomas Edward Swalwell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Esther Worthy | wife | 1899 |
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| William James Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 |
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