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We remember Harold Danby Swift
We remember Harold Danby Swift
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1913
employment
Farmer
Source:9527807
1913
1913
location
Billinudgel, Byron, New South Wales
Australia
their own address
Source:9527807
1913
1916
employment
Groom
Source:9527742
29th November 1916
1916
enlistment
Brisbane Queensland
Australia
Source:9527742
29th November 1916
1916
location
110 Psalter Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9527742
29th November 1916
1916
location
Murwillumbah, Tweed River, New South Wales
Australia
their own address
Source:9527742
29th November 1916
1917
marriage
Muriel Field
Source:9527799
13th January 1917
1917
location
Onboard HMS Ayrshire from Sydney to Devonport
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9527742
24th January 1917 - 12th April 1917
1917
location
Absent without leave Codford
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9527742
17th May 1917 - 25th May 1917
1917
location
Onboard ship from Southampton to Havre
France
military residence address
Source:9527742
16th July 1917 - 17th July 1917
1917
dates
Age 28
Source:9059996
28th August 1917
1917
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
7306
Australian Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:9527742
28th August 1917
1917
death
Killed in Action
Belgium
Source:9059996
Source:9527742
28th August 1917
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:9059996
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harold Danby |
| Initials | HD |
| Last Name | Swift |
| Source | 8401160 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Psalter Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 29th November 1916 | ||
| Absent without leave Codford | United Kingdom | away from home address | 17th May 1917 - 25th May 1917 | |
| Billinudgel, Byron, New South Wales | Australia | their own address | known 1913 | |
| Murwillumbah, Tweed River, New South Wales | Australia | their own address | known 29th November 1916 | |
| Onboard HMS Ayrshire from Sydney to Devonport | United Kingdom | military residence address | 24th January 1917 - 12th April 1917 | |
| Onboard ship from Southampton to Havre | France | military residence address | 16th July 1917 - 17th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 7306 | Australian Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Danby Swift | mother | ||
| Harry Swift | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muriel Field | wife | 13th January 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-11-29 | 5'3" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War MemorialMore about Chairs that Stand Empty: The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australia WWI Service Records | Ann144206 | |
| Queensland Marriages 1829-1939 | Ann144206 | |
| Australia Electoral Rolls | Ann144206 | |
| Chairs that Stand Empty - The men behind the names on the Hulme Hall First World War Memorial | James126456 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Danby Swift | James126456 |
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