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We remember Ernest Alexander Swayn
We remember Ernest Alexander Swayn
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
William Swayn
Source:9404419
4th February 1876
1887
sibling
Arthur John Swayn
Source:9404419
9th August 1887
1890
sibling
Herbert Chisholm Swayn
Source:9404419
25th October 1890
1893
1914
employment
Shearers' Cook
Charleville
Australia
Source:9405866
1914 - 1915
1915
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:9404417
23rd July 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2868A
25th Battalion
6th Reinforcements
Source:9404417
23rd July 1915 - 28th February 1916
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9404417
28th November 1915 - 27th March 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
2868A
9th Battalion
Source:9404417
28th February 1916 - 20th April 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9404417
3rd April 1916 - 15th May 1917
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lance Corporal
2868A
9th Battalion
Source:9404417
20th April 1916 - 7th February 1917
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound (multiple) arm and right hip - Battle of Pozieres
Hospital/Institution
Source:9404417
23rd July 1916 - 22nd August 1916
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Temporary Corporal
2868A
9th Battalion
Source:9404417
7th February 1917 - 22nd April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
2868A
9th Battalion
Source:9404417
22nd April 1917 - 22nd April 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Temporary Sergeant
2868A
9th Battalion
Source:9404417
22nd April 1917 - 7th May 1917
1917
employment
Farm Hand
Pirron Yallock
Australia
Source:9405866
1917 - 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Shrapnel Wound Face - Second Battle of Bullecourt
Hospital/Institution
Source:9404417
7th May 1917 - 17th July 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Corporal
2868A
9th Battalion
Source:9404417
7th May 1917 - 6th December 1917
1917
discharge
Source:9404417
6th December 1917
1918
employment
Dairy Farmer
Stanhope
Australia
Source:9405866
1918 - 1946
1918
marriage
Frances Isabel Fisk
Source:9404419
18th November 1918
1919
children
Gladys May Swayn
Source:9404419
July 1919
1919
children
Olive Joyce Swayn
Source:9404419
July 1919
1920
children
Elsie Jean Swayn
Source:9404419
September 1920
1958
death
Not War Related
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9404419
10th July 1958
burial
Melbourne
Australia
Source:9404419
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest Alexander |
| Initials | EA |
| Last Name | Swayn |
| Source | 9404419 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 25th Battalion | 6th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 9th Battalion | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 9th Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 9th Battalion | Temporary Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 9th Battalion | Corporal | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 9th Battalion | Temporary Sergeant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 2868A | 9th Battalion | Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys May Swayn | daughter | July 1919 | |
| Olive Joyce Swayn | daughter | July 1919 | |
| Elsie Jean Swayn | daughter | September 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helena Orr | mother | ||
| James Swayn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur John Swayn | brother | 9th August 1887 | |
| Herbert Chisholm Swayn | brother | 25th October 1890 | |
| William Swayn | brother | 4th February 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Isabel Fisk | wife | 18th November 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-23 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-07-23 | Presbyterian - inc Church of Scotland |
Media
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Ernest Alexander Swayn at Red Cross HospitalErnest was at the Red Cross Hospital Saffron Walden from 15/5/1917 to 3/7/1917. He is seated in the second row from the front, next to the man in the wheel chair. He still has his temporary Sergeant's stripes on and face injury bandaged.Contributed by:
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Ern SwaynIn uniform as a Lance Corporal. Most likely taken in England while he was recovering from wounds received at Pozieres.Contributed by:
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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 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Ernest Alexander Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Ernest Alexander Swayn at Red Cross Hospital | Gary3194 | |
| Ern Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Ern Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Ern and Frances Wedding | Gary3194 | |
| Herbert Chisholm (Bert) Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Arthur John Swayn | Gary3194 |
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