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We remember Harold Swalwell
We remember Harold Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Harriet Swalwell
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1884
1885
sibling
Florence M Swalwell
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1885
1887
sibling
Edgar Swalwell
Source:9205989
1st February 1887
1888
sibling
Robert Swalwell
Source:9205989
1st September 1888
1889
sibling
Louisa Swalwell
Source:9205989
1889
1893
sibling
Wilfred Swalwell
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31st January 1893
1896
1899
sibling
Francis Swalwell
Source:9205989
21st September 1899
1914
employment
Butcher's assistant
Scarborough
United Kingdom
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1914
1914
enlistment
York
United Kingdom
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5th October 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
19242
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
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5th October 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
19242
Royal Marines Light Infantry
1st Royal Marine Battalion
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26th June 1915 - 28th April 1917
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
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26th June 1915 - 7th January 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
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January 1916 - May 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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24th May 1916 - 28th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Shell wound to face.
Hospital/Institution
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19th February 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the Arras Offensive which commenced 9th April 1917. Attack launched on the village of Gavrelle and casualties of the Royal Naval Division were high.
Gavrelle
France
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28th April 1917
burial
Pas-de-Calais
France
Bay 1
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 7685518 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 19242 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | |||
| British Army | 19242 | Royal Marines Light Infantry | 1st Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Eliza Abram | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Swalwell | sister | 1884 | |
| Florence M Swalwell | sister | 1885 | |
| Louisa Swalwell | sister | 1889 | |
| Francis Swalwell | brother | 21st September 1899 | |
| Edgar Swalwell | brother | 1st February 1887 | |
| Wilfred Swalwell | brother | 31st January 1893 | |
| Robert Swalwell | brother | 1st September 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-05 | Methodist |
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Swalwell Birth Certificate | Marilyn47920 |
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