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We remember Robert 'bob' Swalwell
We remember Robert 'bob' Swalwell
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Mary Frances Swalwell
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4th April 1877
1878
sibling
George T Swalwell
Source:9374316
24th July 1878
1879
sibling
Annie Emma Swalwell
Source:9374316
7th December 1879
1881
sibling
William R Swalwell
Source:9374316
5th February 1881
1883
sibling
Margaret E Swalwell
Source:9374316
8th September 1883
1885
sibling
Ellen 'nel' Swalwell
Source:9374316
22nd February 1885
1886
1887
sibling
Isabell 'bella' Swalwell
Source:9374316
3rd July 1887
1888
sibling
James Edward Swalwell
Source:9374316
20th December 1888
1890
sibling
Abraham 'abe' Swalwell
Source:9374316
7th October 1890
1908
marriage
Jane Harvey
Source:9374316
1908 - 3rd May 1917
1909
children
Grace Swalwell
Source:9374316
1909
1912
children
Thelma Ruth Swalwell
Source:9374316
1912
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9374316
12th May 1916
1916
enlistment
Brunswick New South Wales
Australia
Source:9374316
12th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
5901
6th Infantry Brigade
24th Battalion
Source:9374316
12th May 1916 - 3rd May 1917
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9374316
2nd October 1916 - 3rd May 1917
1917
missing
Finally confirmed as killed in action by Court of Inquiry on 14 December 1917.
Source:9374316
3rd May 1917
marriage
Jane SWALWELL
Source:8375376
service
Australian Imperial Force
5901
Source:8375376
1917
death
Killed in Action
Killed during the 2nd Battle of Bullecourt when the 24 Battalion of the AIF took nearly 80% casualties.
Bullecourt
France
Source:9374316
3rd May 1917
burial
Fouilloy Somme
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert 'bob' |
| Initials | R' |
| Last Name | Swalwell |
| Source | 9374316 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 5901 | ||||
| Australian Imperial Force | 5901 | 6th Infantry Brigade | 24th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Swalwell | daughter | 1909 | |
| Thelma Ruth Swalwell | daughter | 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Ellen Almond | mother | ||
| Robert Swalwell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabell 'bella' Swalwell | sister | 3rd July 1887 | |
| Abraham 'abe' Swalwell | brother | 7th October 1890 | |
| James Edward Swalwell | brother | 20th December 1888 | |
| Mary Frances Swalwell | sister | 4th April 1877 | |
| George T Swalwell | brother | 24th July 1878 | |
| Annie Emma Swalwell | sister | 7th December 1879 | |
| William R Swalwell | brother | 5th February 1881 | |
| Margaret E Swalwell | sister | 8th September 1883 | |
| Ellen 'nel' Swalwell | sister | 22nd February 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane SWALWELL | wife | ||
| Jane Harvey | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-12 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-05-12 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert 'Bob' Swalwell | Marilyn47920 | |
| Robert 'Bob' Swalwell Birth | Marilyn47920 |
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