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We remember William Edward Swain
We remember William Edward Swain
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Edward |
| Initials | WE |
| Last Name | Swain |
| Source | 6411568 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J/29543 | HMS Formidable | Boy 1st Class |
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HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)More about HMS Formidable (torpedoed 01/01/1915)
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Boy Soldiers, Sailors & AirmenMore about Boy Soldiers, Sailors & Airmen
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 |
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