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We remember William Ambrose Swyer
We remember William Ambrose Swyer
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1902
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8688513
24th November 1902
1911
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
217490
HMS Executive
Source:8688521
2nd April 1911
1915
service
Royal Navy
Acting Gunner
217490
Source:8688513
15th August 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Gunner (T)
HMS Castor
Source:8688521
15th August 1915 - 30th December 1916
1924
marriage
Maud E Grover
Source:8688534
1924
1939
employment
Lieutenant Commander RN retired
Source:8688529
29th September 1939
1939
location
31 Crichton Road, Carshalton, Surrey
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8688529
29th September 1939
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant Commander
Source:7645001
1956
death
Croydon reg district
United Kingdom
Source:8688535
1956
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Ambrose |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Swyer |
| Source | 7645001 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Crichton Road, Carshalton, Surrey | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant Commander | ||||
| Royal Navy | 217490 | Acting Gunner | |||
| Royal Navy | 217490 | HMS Executive | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | HMS Castor | Gunner (T) |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud E Grover | wife | 1924 |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register: William A Swyer | Peter6648 |
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