William Edward Swannack
Service number
4977505
Military unit
2nd Bn Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment)
Address
Unknown
Date of birth
Date of death
10 Feb 1944 (22 years old)
Place of birth
Gamston, Nottinghamshire
Employment, education or hobbies
He moved to Retford in 1935. On leaving school, he worked for Ward's of Grove Street, Retford.
He was a member of the Baptist Church choir, a Sunday School teacher and member of the 1st Retford Company of the Boys' Brigade.
- Family History
- Military history
- Extra information
- Photographs
Family history
He was the son of George Edward and Annie Swannack and the brother of Leonard and Clifford Swannack who both served in the army during World War Two. They lived at 20, Hind Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire.
Military history
Italy 4977505 ANZIO WAR CEMETERY II, L, 4
Extra information
Unknown
Photographs
Photo and obituary of William Edward Swannack from the Retford Times, unknown date.
Courtesy of Michael and Elizabeth Szarelis
William Edward Swannack's CWGC headstone
Courtesy of Michael and Elizabeth Szarelis
Photo of William Edward Swannack
Photo of William Edward Swannack