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We remember Arthur John Swayn
We remember Arthur John Swayn
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1893
sibling
Ernest Alexander Swayn
Source:9427806
27th January 1893
1914
employment
Motor Driver and Mechanic
Napier
New Zealand
Source:9427802
13th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Napier
New Zealand
Source:9427802
13th August 1914
1914
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Private
10/1019
Wellington Infantry
9th Hawkes Bay Company
Source:9427802
13th August 1914 - 1st February 1916
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9427802
4th December 1914 - 12th April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9427802
12th April 1915 - 20th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Shrapnel or sniper wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427853
27th April 1915 - 4th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Shrapnel or bullet wound - minor
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427853
27th April 1915 - 4th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Debility
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427802
20th August 1915 - 6th December 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9427853
6th December 1915 - 19th December 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9427853
29th December 1915 - 6th April 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Temporary Lance Sergeant
10/1019
Wellington Infantry
9th Hawkes Bay Company
Source:9427802
1st February 1916 - 1st March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Unknown sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427802
6th February 1916 - 21st February 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Corporal
10/1019
Wellington Infantry
9th Hawkes Bay Company
Source:9427802
1st March 1916 - 26th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9427853
6th April 1916 - 17th June 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Lance Sergeant
10/1019
Wellington Infantry
9th Hawkes Bay Company
Source:9427802
26th April 1916 - 11th July 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Temporary Sergeant
10/1019
Wellington Infantry
9th Hawkes Bay Company
Source:9427802
11th July 1916 - 27th August 1916
1916
service
New Zealand Expeditionary Force
Sergeant
10/1019
Wellington Infantry
9th Hawkes Bay Company
Source:9427802
26th August 1916 - 2nd June 1919
1917
hospitalisation
Mumps/Parotitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427802
18th January 1917 - 10th February 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action - gunshot wound right shoulder, right arm and face
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427802
9th June 1917 - 20th April 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Otitis Media
Hospital/Institution
Source:9427802
2nd May 1918 - 14th May 1918
1918
marriage
Winifred Mary Probert
Source:9427806
12th October 1918
1919
employment
Motor Mechanic
Hastings
New Zealand
Source:9427806
1919 - 1947
1919
discharge
Source:9427802
2nd June 1919
1919
children
Doreen Marjory Swayn
Source:9427806
28th September 1919
1921
children
Leslie Eric Swayn
Source:9427806
30th May 1921
1953
death
Not War Related
Hastings
New Zealand
Source:9427802
22nd August 1953
burial
Hastings
New Zealand
Source:9427838
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Swayn |
| Source | 9427802 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 10/1019 | Wellington Infantry | 9th Hawkes Bay Company | Private | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 10/1019 | Wellington Infantry | 9th Hawkes Bay Company | Temporary Lance Sergeant | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 10/1019 | Wellington Infantry | 9th Hawkes Bay Company | Corporal | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 10/1019 | Wellington Infantry | 9th Hawkes Bay Company | Lance Sergeant | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 10/1019 | Wellington Infantry | 9th Hawkes Bay Company | Temporary Sergeant | |
| New Zealand Expeditionary Force | 10/1019 | Wellington Infantry | 9th Hawkes Bay Company | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doreen Marjory Swayn | daughter | 28th September 1919 | |
| Leslie Eric Swayn | son | 30th May 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Orr | mother | ||
| James Swayn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Alexander Swayn | brother | 27th January 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred Mary Probert | wife | 12th October 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-13 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1940-11-04 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Online Cenotaph: New Zealand Expeditionary Force |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A New Land and a New Beginning | Gary3194 | |
| Hastings District Council Burial and Cremation Register | Gary3194 | |
| Gallipoli Diary Sgt. Arthur John Swayn | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Arthur John Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Arthur Swayn and Winnifred Probert | Gary3194 | |
| Private Arthur John Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Arthur's Grave Hastings Cemetery | Gary3194 | |
| Ernest Alexander Swayn | Gary3194 |
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