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We remember John Swindells
We remember John Swindells
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
education
Uppingham School
United Kingdom
Source:9105112
1901
1915
commission
Temporary
Source:9105094
18th August 1915
1918
discharge
Source:9105342
6th September 1918
employment
Silk Thrower, Manager
United Kingdom
Source:9105254
service
British Army
Captain
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:4338462
1944
death
Unknown
Died in Whitmore and buried there.
Newcastle under Lyme
United Kingdom
Source:9105270
1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Swindells |
| Source | 4338462 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Lancashire Fusiliers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Swindells | mother | ||
| John Swindells | father |
Media
Media
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RetirementRelinquishes Commission on grounds of wounding in active serviceContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Rob23648 | |
| Captain John Swindells | Rob23648 | |
| Obituary | Rob23648 | |
| John Swindells | Rob23648 | |
| Retirement | Rob23648 | |
| Capt J Swindells | Rob23648 |
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