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We remember Richard John Swanton
We remember Richard John Swanton
Timeline
Timeline
1899
sibling
James Swanton
Source:5517905
1899
1900
sibling
Austin Swanton
Source:5517905
1900
1903
1904
sibling
Thomas Swanton
Source:5517905
1904
1905
sibling
Margeret Swanton
Source:5517905
1905
1908
sibling
Emily Swanton
Source:5517905
1908
1909
sibling
Robert Swanton
Source:5517905
1909
1918
location
Skibbereen, Co. Cork
Ireland
Source:6153299
3rd October 1918
enlistment
Bandon, County Cork
Ireland
Source:6150711
service
British Army
Dorsetshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6150711
service
British Army
Private
20934 - (Formerly 373060, in Royal Army Service C)
Dorsetshire Regiment
1st Battalion - Formerly Royal Army Service Corps.
Source:6153299
location
Ratruane More, Coolagh, Ballydehob, Co Cork
Ireland
parents address
Source:5517905
1918
death
Killed in Action
Source:5517096
3rd October 1918
burial
Bellicourt British cemetery, France
Source:6150711
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Swanton |
| Source | 5517096 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratruane More, Coolagh, Ballydehob, Co Cork | Ireland | parents address | ||
| Skibbereen, Co. Cork | Ireland | known 3rd October 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Dorsetshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | |||
| British Army | 20934 - (Formerly 373060, in Royal Army Service C) | Dorsetshire Regiment | 1st Battalion - Formerly Royal Army Service Corps. | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Swanton | mother | ||
| Robert Swanton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Swanton | brother | 1899 | |
| Austin Swanton | brother | 1900 | |
| Thomas Swanton | brother | 1904 | |
| Margeret Swanton | sister | 1905 | |
| Emily Swanton | sister | 1908 | |
| Robert Swanton | brother | 1909 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-04-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Luke4 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Luke4 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Adrienne2953 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Irish 1911 Census return | Luke4 | |
| Guy's City and County Cork Almanac and Directory for 1907 | Luke4 | |
| Ireland, Casualties of World War 1, 1914 - 1918 | Vivien20625 | |
| UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914 - 1919 | Vivien20625 | |
| Skibbereen and District Roll of the Fallen in The Great War 1914 to 1918 | Adrienne2953 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Keith7416 |
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