Lance Corporal
John Henry Swinton
Conflict:
WW1
Additional Information:
Son of W. M. Swinton and Herewaka Te Rangipaea Swinton, nee Heremia, of Lowe St., Gisborne, New Zealand. Native of Raukokore, Eastern Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
References:
NZ WAR GRAVES
CONTRIBUTED
Public Contributions:
Submitted by: Kathleen Eruera
Relationship to casualty: Grand Uncle
John Henry Swinton born 23 July 1885 is the 2nd eldest child of William Mitchell Swinton and Herewaka Te Rangipaea Heremia. My relationship to John Henry Swinton is that he is the older brother of m... Read MoreAdd a Story or Photo
Personal Tributes:
Casualty
Service Number:
13/571
Name:
John Henry Swinton Rank:
Lance Corporal
Date of Birth:
23 July 1885
Place of Birth:
Raukokore, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Religion:
Church of England Date of Enlistment:
13 August 1914
Locality on Enlistment:
Raukokore, Bay of Plenty
Place of Enlistment:
Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand
Marital Status:
Single Occupation on Enlistment:
Farmer Employer:
Self, Raukokore Unit:
NZEF, New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade, Auckland Mounted Rifles, 3 Squadron
Casualty Details
Cause of Death:
Killed in action
Date of Death:
08 August 1915
Day of Death:
Sunday
Age at Death:
29
Conflict:
WW1