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We remember James Swift
We remember James Swift
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1911
children
Jessie Swift
Source:6992010
1911
1913
hospitalisation
Bronchitis and asthma
Hospital/Institution
Source:6991778
1913
1915
dates
Age 28
Source:6991779
1915
1915
employment
Driller
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6991778
1915
1915
employment
Labourer
Gas Works
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6991779
8th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6991778
8th December 1915
1915
service
British Army
TR/3/4969
Training Reserve
49th Battalion
Source:6991779
8th December 1915 - 7th June 1916
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:6991778
1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
39196
Labour Corps
Source:6991778
1917
1917
location
15 Graham Street, Preston, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:6991778
1917
1917
discharge
Source:6991778
18th December 1917
marriage
Eliza Swift
Source:6992010
service
British Army
Private
39196
Labour Corps
Source:6991778
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Swift |
| Source | 4337444 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Graham Street, Preston, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 39196 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | TR/3/4969 | Training Reserve | 49th Battalion | ||
| British Army | 39196 | Labour Corps | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Swift | daughter | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Swift | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-08 | 5'3" |
Media
Media
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James SwiftPicture of him serving in WWI. He is in a band in this picture, holding a trumpet.
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James Swift with one of his grandchildrenMy Grandfather with Jack, one of his grandchildren. Date unknown.Contributed by:
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James Swift in WWI Army BandHe is located next to the drummer on the left. He is holding a trumpet.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| James Swift | Linda44419 | |
| James Swift with one of his grandchildren | Linda44419 | |
| James Swift in WWI Army Band | Linda44419 | |
| James Swift WWI ID Tags | Linda44419 |
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