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We remember Ernest Albert Swayn
We remember Ernest Albert Swayn
Timeline
Timeline
1895
sibling
Sydney Swayn
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25th August 1895
1897
1918
employment
Motor Car Driver
Source:9435398
14th May 1918
1918
enlistment
Tatura Victoria
Australia
Source:9435398
14th May 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
64521
Recruit Depot Battalion Broadmeadows
C Company
Source:9435398
5th June 1918 - 25th June 1918
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
64521
6th General Service Reinforcements
Source:9435398
25th June 1918 - 12th November 1918
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9435398
20th October 1918 - 2nd August 1919
1918
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
64521
8th Australian Light Horse Regiment
Source:9435398
12th November 1918 - 15th February 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9435398
18th September 1919
1924
marriage
Grace Lilian McDonald
Source:9610992
1924
1925
children
Grace Swayn
Source:9435420
2nd August 1925
1927
children
Wilma Swayn
Source:9435420
6th October 1927
1929
children
Ian Swayn
Source:9435420
1929
1942
children
Rosalie Joy Swayn
Source:9610992
5th August 1942
1972
death
Not War Related
Tynong
Australia
Source:9435420
Source:9610992
18th February 1972
burial
Bunyip
Australia
Source:9610992
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Albert |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Swayn |
| Source | 8400996 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 64521 | Recruit Depot Battalion Broadmeadows | C Company | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 64521 | 6th General Service Reinforcements | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 64521 | 8th Australian Light Horse Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Swayn | daughter | 2nd August 1925 | |
| Wilma Swayn | daughter | 6th October 1927 | |
| Ian Swayn | son | 1929 | |
| Rosalie Joy Swayn | daughter | 5th August 1942 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Swayn | father | ||
| Elizabeth Ann Howard | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney Swayn | brother | 25th August 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Lilian McDonald | wife | 1924 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-14 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-05-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
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 | |
| Find a Grave | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Albert Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Sydney Swayn | Gary3194 |
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