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We remember James Hubert Sword
We remember James Hubert Sword
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Robert Stevenson Sword
Source:8883857
1887
1891
sibling
Gladys Catherine Sword
Source:8883857
1891
1892
1893
sibling
Santiago H Sword
Source:8883857
1893
1894
sibling
Elsie Steuart Sword
Source:8883857
16th November 1894
1896
sibling
Eric Steuart Sword
Source:8883857
9th August 1896
1899
sibling
Edward Rowland Sword
Source:8883857
4th March 1899
1911
location
Portland, Weymouth, Dorset
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8884001
1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
HMS Vanguard
Source:8883998
3rd November 1911
1912
education
RMC Sandhurst
Sandhurst, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8883993
September 1912 - July 1913
1913
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Hussars
Source:8883993
October 1913 - August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
4th (Queen's Own) Hussars
Source:8883993
August 1914 - 10th September 1914
location
Teneriffe", Carlisle Rd., Eastbourne
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8883417
1914
death
Killed in Action
K in A at Battle of Marne whilst re-connoitring in command of a small patrol. Discovered large body of enemy, sent report which enabled them to be surrounded and destroyed the same afternoon
France
Source:8883417
Source:8883993
Source:8883992
10th September 1914
burial
Aisne
France
South-West corner.
Source:8883417
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Hubert |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Sword |
| Source | 8883417 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, Weymouth, Dorset | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Teneriffe", Carlisle Rd., Eastbourne | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Hussars | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 4th (Queen's Own) Hussars | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | HMS Vanguard | Midshipman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick Steuart Sword | father | ||
| Catherine Brash or Sword | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Stevenson Sword | brother | 1887 | |
| Gladys Catherine Sword | sister | 1891 | |
| Santiago H Sword | brother | 1893 | |
| Elsie Steuart Sword | sister | 16th November 1894 | |
| Eric Steuart Sword | brother | 9th August 1896 | |
| Edward Rowland Sword | brother | 4th March 1899 |
Media
Media
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4th (Queens Own) Hussars Cap Badge4th (Queens Own) Hussars Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by James Sword.
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The Bond of Sacrifice: James Hubert SwordIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
Contributed by:
Hannah21187
Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Gandelu Communal Cemetery, Aisne, FranceMore about Gandelu Communal Cemetery, Aisne, France
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| Royal Navy Officers 1899-1919 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Site for James Hubert Sword | Vincent96527 | |
| Family Tree | Vincent96527 | |
| Eastbourne, Sussex, Roll of Honour | Vincent96527 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: James Hubert Sword | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 4th (Queens Own) Hussars Cap Badge | Vincent96527 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: James Hubert Sword | Hannah21187 |
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