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We remember David Samuel Sweet
We remember David Samuel Sweet
Timeline
Timeline
1848
1876
marriage
Mary Ann
Source:8559965
15th August 1876
1881
employment
Soldier Infantry
Source:8559963
1881
1881
location
Western Heights West District Dover
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8559963
1881
1882
children
Ernest Edward Sweet
Source:8559971
1882
1884
children
Florence Ethel Sweet
Source:8559965
1884
1887
children
David Frank Sweet
Source:8559978
1887
1890
children
Arthur Gordon Sweet
Source:8559965
1890
1891
employment
Barrack Sergeant Army ? Corps
Source:8559965
1891
1891
location
Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea
United Kingdom
Source:8559965
1891
1892
children
Georgina Sweet
Source:8559958
1892
1892
location
Tower of London
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8559958
1892
1911
location
Old Pond Penally S O, Penally, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8559958
1911
1911
employment
Army Pensioner Bk Warden
Source:8559958
1911
1914
enlistment
Source:8559935
6th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
714
East Kent Regiment Depot
Source:8559936
6th October 1914 - 13th June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8559936
13th June 1917
1917
location
106 Holland Road, Willesden
United Kingdom
Source:8559936
June 1917
1927
death
Hendon, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:8559954
1927
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Samuel |
| Initials | DS |
| Last Name | Sweet |
| Source | 8559936 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Holland Road, Willesden | United Kingdom | known June 1917 | ||
| Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| Old Pond Penally S O, Penally, Pembrokeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Tower of London | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1892 | |
| Western Heights West District Dover | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 714 | East Kent Regiment Depot | Colour Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Sweet | daughter | 1892 | |
| Florence Ethel Sweet | daughter | 1884 | |
| Arthur Gordon Sweet | son | 1890 | |
| Ernest Edward Sweet | son | 1882 | |
| David Frank Sweet | son | 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | wife | 15th August 1876 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown | Brown turning Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| colour sgt Sweet | antony57909 |
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