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Swann family in Hindley, Wigan.J. Swanncould be known as John or James.1st World War, a service medal. He was a friend of my G/dad, Thomas Walker of Hindley, who married Rosanna. Mam & Dad could be James & Margaret, sometime at 169, Bridgewater St., in 1901. Peter.

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Any family living in Hindley, Wigan relater to Swann family above? Peter

Hi Peter - suggest you use the Search Trees tab to see if there are any connections on this site - the chances of any of these people seeing your posting is quite remote

good luck!!

Ann

There's abt 100 J Swann's getting WW1 medals - is there a service # on the medal - maybe on edge?

Hello Ian, if you do as Ann suggests, you will see that there are a lot of Swanns/Wigan and several Swanns/Hindley. You will need to decide whom to contact. Cx

Why did I say Ian???

Losing the plot obviously!!

On medal for J Swann , Gunner, Royal Artillery, George th.Service no. 150565

John Swann
Regiment or Corps: Royal Garrison Artillery
Regimental Number: 150565

Peter, have you check the Swann's on this site?


There are about 8 listed on the BT residential phone book site who are in the Wigan area. Cx

So now we know J=John

British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920
Name: John Swann
Regiment or Corps: Royal Garrison Artillery
Regimental Number: 150565

# Allied Victory Medal (Victory Medal) was awarded for service in any operational theater between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. It was issued to individuals who received the 1914 and 1914-15 Stars and to most individuals who were issued the British War Medal. The medal was also awarded for service in Russia (1919-1920) and post-war mine clearance in the North Sea (1918-1919).

# British War Medal was awarded to both servicemen and civilians that either served in a theater of war, or rendered service overseas between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. It was also awarded for service in Russia, and post-war mine clearance in the Baltic, the Black Sea, and the Caspian Sea between 1919 and 1920.

Peter - if you want a copy of his medal card image, send me a pm giving your real email addy.

Hi mgnv, I think Peter is trying to find the family of J. Swann to return the medal to them. From the pm's I have received, it seems he doesn't use the computer every day so there may be delay in response I guess.

Can't say we don't try through can we?? lol

Cx

Cx - I didn't pick up on that.

Name: John Swann
Spouse Surname: Bratt
Date of Registration: Jul-Aug-Sep 1922
Registration district: Wigan
Registration county (inferred): Lancashire
Volume Number: 8c
Page Number: 220
Find Spouse: Sarah Bratt


Name: Jack Swann
Mother's Maiden Surname: Bratt
Date of Registration: Jan Feb Mar 1933
Registration district: Rochdale
Registration county: Lancashire
Volume Number: 8e
Page Number: 60

There is a marr for a Jack Swann in Rochdale 1963 (to a woman with 2 surnames), so maybe one can find Jack in Rochdale.

This is probably Jack's wife:
Name: Alice Swann
Birth Date: 25 Mar 1926
Death Registration Month/Year: Apr 2003
Age at death (estimated): 77
Registration district: Rochdale
Inferred County: Lancashire
Register number: A57A
District and Subdistrict: 009/1A
Entry number: 204

But I don't see any death for Jack himself.

Mmmm....it's in the heading mgnv..... lol

Never mind, the opticians are still open..........haha


Right. I will pm Peter and see what happens.

Take care. Cx

Thank you Cynthia for looking out for me. Peter

You're very welcome but it would really be better if you could edit your message and remove your email address from the public boards. You can click on mgnv's name and send your message that way.


Thinks.....had better pm you in case you don't see this. Cx.

Medal Card image sent

Malcolm, Thank you for your suggestion of deleting, have done it. peter