Thomas Edward Swinn
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Thomas Edward Swinn was born in 1896 at Kirton Fen, Lincolnshire, he was the son of George a shepherd and the late Mary Eliza Swinn née Bee of Clipstone village, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. His father George was born in 1863 at Holton Holgate, Lincolnshire, his mother Mary Eliza Bee was born in 1864 at Osbournby, Lincolnshire, she died in 1905 aged 41 yrs, they were married in 1891 their marriage was recorded in the Spalding registration district, they had 4 other children, In the 1911 census the family are living at Clipstone village, George 48 yrs is a shepherd and a widow , he is living with his children, Samuel 12 yrs, Albert 10 yrs, Mable 8 yrs and Ethel 3 yrs of age. Thomas Edward Swinn was engaged to, Miss Lucy Cox, of Carlton
Pte. T. E. Swinn Worksop Guardian 12 October 1917The death occurred in action on September 27th of Pte. Edward Swinn, of the Highland Light Infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Swinn, Hodsock, Worksop. Pte Swinn was well-known in the Carlton district and his death is much regretted. He was only 21 years of age. Before the war he was employed as a farm labourer by Col. Mellish, in whose services his father has been for some years. He enlisted in May last year in the York and Lancs. Regiment, and was subsequently transferred to the Highland Light Infantry. He was a smart and steady young lad and a brave soldier. After service in Ireland he was drafted to France in May this year, and he died on the 27th ult. from shell wounds. The poor lad had only been discharged from hospital a fortnight previously. Much sympathy is expressed with his parents and his fiancée, Miss Lucy Cox, Carlton. His brother, Pte. S. E. Swinn is in France.
Formerly No. 26682 of the Yorks and Lancs Regt.Cemetery:- Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery.Research by Colin Dannatt
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