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We remember David Frank Sweet
We remember David Frank Sweet
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Ernest E
Source:8560017
1883
1884
sibling
Florence Ethel
Source:8560017
1884
1887
1890
sibling
Arthur Gordon
Source:8560017
1890
1891
location
Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8560017
1891
1892
sibling
Georgina
Source:8560032
1892
1901
location
Royal Hospital, Chelsea
United Kingdom
Source:8560014
1901
1901
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8560010
15th June 1901
1901
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
M/18257
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:8560010
15th June 1901 - 1st April 1920
1911
employment
Soldier
Source:8560012
1911
1911
location
Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8560012
1911
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8560010
9th August 1914 - 21st February 1919
1919
location
106 Holland Road, Willesden
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8560010
1919
1919
marriage
Maude Hockley
Source:8560010
12th July 1919
1920
discharge
Source:8560010
1st April 1920
1921
children
Peter Alan
Source:8560030
21st May 1921
1955
death
Pembroke
United Kingdom
Source:8560018
1955
awards
Meritorious Service Medal (MSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8560010
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Frank |
| Initials | DF |
| Last Name | Sweet |
| Source | 5219136 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Holland Road, Willesden | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| Bulford Camp, Salisbury, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Hereford Buildings, Church Street, Chelsea | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Royal Hospital, Chelsea | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | M/18257 | Royal Army Service Corps | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Alan | son | 21st May 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| David Samuel Sweet | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest E | brother | 1883 | |
| Florence Ethel | sister | 1884 | |
| Arthur Gordon | brother | 1890 | |
| Georgina | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude Hockley | wife | 12th July 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 4'8" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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