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We remember Sydney Swayn
We remember Sydney Swayn
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1897
sibling
Ernest Albert Swayn
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10th October 1897
1916
employment
Labourer
Australia
Source:9435439
3rd April 1916
1916
enlistment
Geelong Victoria
Australia
Source:9435439
3rd April 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6098
19th Depot Battalion Geelong
Source:9435439
3rd April 1916 - 23rd May 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6098
14th Battalion
19th Reinforcements
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24th May 1916 - 26th December 1916
1916
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
6098
14th Battalion
Source:9435439
26th December 1916 - 20th August 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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26th December 1916 - 4th February 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
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18th January 1917 - 1st February 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Scabies
Hospital/Institution
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5th April 1917 - 15th April 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Gassed
Hospital/Institution
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31st January 1918 - 25th April 1918
1918
marriage
Olive Myrtle Irving
Source:9435440
1918
1918
discharge
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20th August 1918
1919
children
Elizabeth Marion Swayn
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1919
1920
children
Ina Swayn
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1920
1922
children
Alvira Marjorie Swayn
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1922
1923
children
Geoffrey Irving Swayn
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1923
1927
children
Clive Howard Swayn
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1927
1930
children
Ivy Swayn
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1930
1972
death
Not War Related
Geelong
Australia
Source:9435505
Source:9435440
7th July 1972
burial
Geelong
Australia
Source:9435505
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sydney |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Swayn |
| Source | 8400999 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 6098 | 19th Depot Battalion Geelong | Private | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 6098 | 14th Battalion | 19th Reinforcements | Private | |
| Australian Imperial Force | 6098 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Marion Swayn | daughter | 1919 | |
| Ina Swayn | daughter | 1920 | |
| Alvira Marjorie Swayn | daughter | 1922 | |
| Geoffrey Irving Swayn | son | 1923 | |
| Clive Howard Swayn | son | 1927 | |
| Ivy Swayn | daughter | 1930 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Howard | mother | ||
| James Swayn | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Albert Swayn | brother | 10th October 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Myrtle Irving | wife | 1918 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-03 | 5'3" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-04-03 | Methodist |
Media
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Ernest Albert SwaynIn uniform prior to leaving Australia circa June-September, 1918Contributed by:
Gary3194
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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 | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Victoria Deaths 1836-1985 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Victoria Marriages 1836-1942 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A New Land and a New Beginning | Gary3194 | |
| Geelong Cemeteries Trust | Gary3194 | |
| World War II Nominal Roll Dept of Veterans' Affairs | Gary3194 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| disc | olivier56465 | |
| Sydney Swayn | Gary3194 | |
| Ernest Albert Swayn | Gary3194 |
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