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We remember Daniel John Sweeney
We remember Daniel John Sweeney
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Emily Sweeney
Source:6249680
1882
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:6249680
1891
1891
location
26 Brunswick Street, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6249680
1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:6249690
31st March 1901
1901
location
8 Verulam Street, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6249690
31st March 1901
1918
marriage
Ivy Williams
Source:8712046
1918
1919
discharge
Source:6249664
15th March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Army records show that Daniel suffered several serious wounds, including gunshot wounds to the left leg; gunshot wound to the head; injury to his right upper eyelid; burst eardrum leading to deafness.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6249664
15th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Private
83670
Royal Defence Corps
Source:6249664
15th March 1919
1919
location
1 Wharton Street, King's Cross Rd, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6249664
19th May 1919
1919
dates
Age 29
Source:6249664
1919
1919
location
112 Edward Road, Black Horse Road, Walthamstow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6249664
14th December 1919
1921
children
Daniel J Sweeney
Source:8712043
1921
1939
location
119 Carlton Road, Walthamstow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6249664
15th January 1939
1939
employment
Air Raid Precautions Warden
Source:8712043
1939
1939
employment
Confectionary Manufacturer
Source:8712043
1939
service
British Army
Private
8081
Lincolnshire Regiment
Source:4334191
1961
death
Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6249842
1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Daniel John |
| Initials | DJ |
| Last Name | Sweeney |
| Source | 4334191 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Wharton Street, King's Cross Rd, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th May 1919 | |
| 112 Edward Road, Black Horse Road, Walthamstow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th December 1919 | |
| 119 Carlton Road, Walthamstow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 15th January 1939 | |
| 26 Brunswick Street, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 8 Verulam Street, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8081 | Lincolnshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 83670 | Royal Defence Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J Sweeney | son | 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Sweeney | mother | ||
| Daniel J. Sweeney | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Sweeney | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Williams | wife | 1918 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-09-16 | Roman Catholic |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Adrienne2953 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The 'Old Contemptibles' Association | Adrienne2953 | |
| Badge of The Old Contemptibles' Association | Adrienne2953 | |
| Papers in IWM Collections | Charlotte33 | |
| 1939 Register | Charlotte33 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel John Sweeney | Richard139297 |
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