James Swindin
Service Number
242313
Military Unit
1/5th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers
Date of birth
Date of Death
14 Nov 1916 (21 years old)
Place of Birth
Everton
Employment, Education or Hobbies
He was a grocer's assistant in 1911.
- Family History
- Military History
- Extra Information
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Family History
James was born in 1895 the son of Joseph, a blacksmith and Jane Swindin and the brother of George, Samuel, Florence Elizabeth and Alice Hannah Swindin. They lived at Everton. In 1901 the family was living at Bawtry Road Scaftworth. In 1911 the family was still living in Scaftworth. Eight children had been born to Jane and Joseph although one had died in infancy.
Military History
James enlisted in Retford and served with the 1/5th battalion Northumberland Fusiliers. On 14th November 1916 he went missing and was presumed dead on that date.
Extra Information
Thiepval Memorial Face and Pier 10 B 11B and 12 B
Photographs
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