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We remember Ernest Swayn
We remember Ernest Swayn
Timeline
Timeline
1892
sibling
Leslie Swayn
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11th October 1892
1896
1916
employment
Farmer
Pirron Yallock
Australia
Source:9435542
3rd April 1916
1916
enlistment
Geelong
Australia
Source:9435542
3rd April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6097
9th Depot Battalion Geelong
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3rd April 1916 - 24th May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6097
14th Battalion
19th Reinforcements
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24th May 1916 - 26th December 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
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4th December 1916 - 5th March 1919
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6097
14th Battalion
Source:9435542
26th December 1916 - 2nd June 1919
1917
missing
POW Limburg
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11th April 1917 - 2nd August 1917
1917
internment
pow
Limburg
Germany
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2nd August 1917 - 11th November 1918
1919
discharge
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2nd June 1919
1921
marriage
Mary Ann Richens Ackerley
Source:9435545
7th December 1921
1923
children
Allan Swayn
Source:9435545
8th May 1923
1987
death
Not War Related
Geelong
Australia
Source:9435549
2nd November 1987
burial
Colac
Australia
Source:9435549
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Swayn |
| Source | 8400995 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6097 | 9th Depot Battalion Geelong | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 6097 | 14th Battalion | 19th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 6097 | 14th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Swayn | son | 8th May 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Swayn | father | ||
| Margaret Box | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Swayn | brother | 11th October 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Richens Ackerley | wife | 7th December 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-03 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-03 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
Media
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Communities
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A New Land and a New Beginning | Gary3194 | |
| Geelong Cemeteries Trust | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Ernest Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Leslie Swaynj | Gary3194 |
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