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We remember Basil James Swyer
We remember Basil James Swyer
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Robert Swyer
Source:8746261
1890
1895
sibling
Gladys Helen Swyer
Source:8746260
1895
1898
1901
dates
Age 2
Source:8746261
31st March 1901
1901
location
224 Brick Lane, Bethnal Green, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746261
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
James Edward Swyer
Source:8746260
1902
1911
dates
Age 12
Source:8746260
2nd April 1911
1911
location
9 Richmond Gardens, Wanstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746260
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8746271
9th January 1917
1917
location
9 Chester Road, Wanstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8746273
1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9055044
10th July 1917 - 25th November 1917
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:9055044
26th November 1917 - 4th November 1918
1925
marriage
Rosina Winifred Lloyd
Source:9055022
1925
1928
children
Geoffrey Basil Swyer
Source:9055022
1928
1933
children
Phyllis Helen Swyer
Source:9055022
1933
1934
dates
Age 36
Source:9055022
19th October 1934
1964
dates
Age 66
Source:8746264
1964
employment
Dental Surgeon L.D.S. R.C.S. Eng. 1924
London
United Kingdom
Source:8746268
service
British Army
Private
9854
Honourable Artillery Company
1st & 2nd
Source:8746272
1964
death
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
Source:8746264
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Basil James |
| Initials | BJ |
| Last Name | Swyer |
| Source | 8584024 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 Brick Lane, Bethnal Green, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 9 Chester Road, Wanstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1917 | |
| 9 Richmond Gardens, Wanstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9854 | Honourable Artillery Company | 1st & 2nd | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Basil Swyer | son | 1928 | |
| Phyllis Helen Swyer | daughter | 1933 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Swyer | mother | ||
| Robert Swyer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Swyer | brother | 1890 | |
| Gladys Helen Swyer | sister | 1895 | |
| James Edward Swyer | brother | 1902 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosina Winifred Lloyd | wife | 1925 |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| HAC regimental number register 1914-1919 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| HAC World War One record cards 1914-1919 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| HAC vellum membership books 1908-1922 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| HAC printed membership lists for 1915 and 1919 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| HAC 1st Battalion register 1914-1919 Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Surgeons Directory 1925 | Susan31491 | |
| Passenger Lists leaving UK 1890-1960 | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Lists 1839-1946 - Title: Half-Yearly Army List For 31 Dec 1941 | Susan31491 |
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