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We remember Ishmael Sweene
We remember Ishmael Sweene
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1908
service
Other Empire Force
Trinidad Constabulary
Source:8949582
April 1908 - November 1909
1911
marriage
Alice Maude Bascombe
Source:8949582
June 1911
1912
children
Arthur Sylvanus
Source:8949582
7th March 1912
1915
service
Other Empire Force
457
Trinidad Light Infantry Volunteers
3rd Battalion
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22nd October 1915
1915
enlistment
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25th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1529
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8949582
18th November 1915 - 29th May 1918
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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5th February 1916 - 7th May 1918
1918
discharge
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29th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
acute melancholia
Hospital/Institution
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29th May 1918
1918
location
Talparo Junction, Upper Caroni
Trinidad and Tobago
away from home address
Source:8949582
29th May 1918
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:8949580
21st December 1918
employment
Domestic Servant
Source:8949582
location
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8949582
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ishmael |
| Initials | I |
| Last Name | Sweene |
| Source | 8949582 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago | |||
| Talparo Junction, Upper Caroni | Trinidad and Tobago | away from home address | known 29th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Trinidad Constabulary | ||||
| Other Empire Force | 457 | Trinidad Light Infantry Volunteers | 3rd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 1529 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Sylvanus | son | 7th March 1912 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Maude Bascombe | wife | June 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | Black | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-29 | 5'10" |
Media
Media
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Silver War BadgeSilver War Badge, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Ishmael Sweene.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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HMT Magdalena Nov 1915 British West Indies Regiment (Trinidad)More about HMT Magdalena Nov 1915 British West Indies Regiment (Trinidad)
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Born in St. Vincent & The GrenadinesMore about Born in St. Vincent & The Grenadines
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Peace and Justice | Deborah102878 | |
| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge | Vincent96527 |
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