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We remember Swithin Eldridge
We remember Swithin Eldridge
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Harold A Eldridge
Source:9248021
1888
1889
sibling
Wallace Eldridge
Source:9248021
1889
1891
sibling
Eric Eldridge
Source:9248021
1891
1893
sibling
Balfour Eldridge
Source:9248021
1893
1895
1898
sibling
Violet R Eldridge
Source:9248021
1898
1900
sibling
Dulcie Eldridge
Source:9248021
1900
1901
dates
Age 5
Source:9248033
31st March 1901
1901
location
89 Howard Road, Barking, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9248033
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Ruby Eldridge
Source:9248021
1902
1906
sibling
Maureen Eldridge
Source:9248021
1906
1908
dates
Age 13
Source:9248028
8th April 1908
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:9248021
1st June 1911
1911
location
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
parents address
Source:9248021
1st June 1911
1916
dates
Age 20
Source:9248024
1916
1916
employment
Farmer
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:9248024
1916
1916
location
Royilee, North Battleford, Saskatchewan
Canada
parents address
Source:9248024
1916
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:9248013
16th March 1918
1918
employment
Farm Laborer
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:9248013
16th March 1918
1918
location
48 14th Street West, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
parents address
Source:9248013
16th March 1918
1918
employment
Policeman
Royal North West Mounted Police
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:9248013
24th April 1918
1918
enlistment
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
United Kingdom
Source:9248013
24th April 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2683799
Royal North West Mounted Police Cavalry Draft
Source:9248013
24th April 1918 - 5th October 1918
1918
location
565 River Street East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
their own address
Source:9248013
24th April 1918
1918
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2683799
Canadian Light Horse
Royal North West Mounted Police
Source:9248013
6th October 1918 - 26th January 1919
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9248013
7th October 1918 - 27th January 1919
1919
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
2683799
Canadian Cavalry Reserve
Source:9248013
27th January 1919 - 14th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9248013
14th March 1919
1920
children
Margaret Nora Eldridge
Source:9248022
1920
1921
dates
Age 25
Source:9248022
1st June 1921
1921
employment
Meat Curer
Meat Packing Plant
Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
Source:9248022
1st June 1921
1921
location
6th Avenue East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Canada
their own address
Source:9248022
1st June 1921
marriage
Nora
Source:9248022
1977
dates
Age 82
Source:9248030
21st September 1977
1977
death
British Columbia
Canada
Source:9248030
21st September 1977
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Swithin |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Eldridge |
| Source | 5900219 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 14th Street West, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | Canada | parents address | known 16th March 1918 | |
| 565 River Street East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | Canada | their own address | known 24th April 1918 | |
| 6th Avenue East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | Canada | their own address | known 1st June 1921 | |
| 89 Howard Road, Barking, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Prince Albert, Saskatchewan | Canada | parents address | known 1st June 1911 | |
| Royilee, North Battleford, Saskatchewan | Canada | parents address | known 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2683799 | Canadian Light Horse | Royal North West Mounted Police | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2683799 | Canadian Cavalry Reserve | Private | ||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 2683799 | Royal North West Mounted Police Cavalry Draft | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Nora Eldridge | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Eldridge | mother | ||
| Frederick Eldridge | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold A Eldridge | brother | 1888 | |
| Wallace Eldridge | brother | 1889 | |
| Eric Eldridge | brother | 1891 | |
| Balfour Eldridge | brother | 1893 | |
| Violet R Eldridge | sister | 1898 | |
| Dulcie Eldridge | sister | 1900 | |
| Ruby Eldridge | sister | 1902 | |
| Maureen Eldridge | sister | 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-24 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-04-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files, 1914-1918 | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Canadian Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1921 Canadian Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1916 Census Canada Census of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta | Barry1338 | |
| Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935 | Barry1338 | |
| British Columbia, Canada, Death Index, 1872-1990 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 |
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