known 21st June 1918
Mr and Mrs Swindells, 43 Waterloo St, have had official news that their son, Pte Sam Swindells, Ches Regt, has been killed in action in France. Pte Swindells was 24 years of age and was educated at Daybrook Street School. He also attended Fence Sunday School. Prior to enlistment he was employed at the Lower Heys Mill as a weaver and was a playing member of the football team. Pte Swindells was a Territorial before the war, and on the outbreak of hostilities was mobilised. He took part in the landing at Suvla Bay and had also served in Egypt. His brother, Pte Frank Swindells is in the Motor Transport.
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Born 1893
Died 1918
British Army 1587 Private Cheshire Regiment 7th Battalion
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