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We remember John Lewington Sweetman
We remember John Lewington Sweetman
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
George Sweetman
Source:9469240
1881
1885
sibling
Lavinia Sweetman
Source:9469240
1885
1886
location
55 Victoria Street, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9468446
13th August 1886
1886
1889
sibling
Isabel Sweetman
Source:9469240
1889
1891
dates
Age 4
Source:9469240
5th April 1891
1891
location
44 Glyn Gwyn Street, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9469240
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9469243
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Coal Miner
Mountain Ash, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9469243
31st March 1901
1901
location
12 James Street, Mountain Ash, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9469243
31st March 1901
1909
marriage
Sarah Ann Millard
Source:9471754
24th December 1909 - 19th June 1931
1911
children
Beatrice Maud Sweetman
Source:9470562
5th March 1911
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:9469270
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Mountain Ash, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9469270
2nd April 1911
1911
location
39 Glyngwyn Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash, Llanwonno, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9469270
2nd April 1911
1913
children
John Lewington Sweetman
Source:9470562
19th January 1913
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:9470562
19th July 1915
1915
employment
Coal Miner
Gorseinon, Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9470562
19th July 1915
1915
enlistment
Wales
United Kingdom
Source:9470562
19th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
29298
Welsh Regiment
14th Battalion
Source:9470562
19th July 1915 - 2nd August 1915
1915
location
7 Trinity Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9470562
19th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
29298
Welsh Regiment
21st Battalion
Source:9470562
3rd August 1915 - 26th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
71439
Royal Army Medical Corps
Source:9470562
29th September 1915 - 23rd April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9470562
23rd April 1919
1919
events
Award of Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
United Kingdom
Source:9470582
11th December 1919
1919
location
29 Thomas Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9470582
11th December 1919
1921
hospitalisation
Hernia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9470582
1st June 1921
1921
hospitalisation
Nephritis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9470582
1st June 1921
1931
dates
Age 44
Source:9471754
19th June 1931
1931
employment
Coal Hewer
Gorseinon, Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:9471754
19th June 1931
1931
location
21 Brynawel Road, Swansea, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9471754
19th June 1931
1931
death
Not War Related
1a) Carcinoma of Head of Pancreas; 1b) Cardiac Failure
The Hospital, Gorseinon, Swansea, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9471754
19th June 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Lewington |
| Initials | JL |
| Last Name | Sweetman |
| Source | 9470562 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 James Street, Mountain Ash, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 21 Brynawel Road, Swansea, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th June 1931 | |
| 29 Thomas Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th December 1919 | |
| 39 Glyngwyn Street, Miskin, Mountain Ash, Llanwonno, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 44 Glyn Gwyn Street, Llanwonno, Pontypridd, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 55 Victoria Street, Mountain Ash, Pontypridd, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 13th August 1886 | |
| 7 Trinity Street, Gorseinon, Swansea, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 19th July 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 29298 | Welsh Regiment | 14th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 29298 | Welsh Regiment | 21st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 71439 | Royal Army Medical Corps | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Maud Sweetman | daughter | 5th March 1911 | |
| John Lewington Sweetman | son | 19th January 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewington Sweetman | father | ||
| Hannah Sweetman nee Phillips | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Sweetman | brother | 1881 | |
| Lavinia Sweetman | sister | 1885 | |
| Isabel Sweetman | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Millard | wife | 24th December 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-20 | 5'6" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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