| Notes: | MFP. MM 36 (Ulster) Division. Awarded the Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 27/6/1916 to 12/10/1918. He enlisted at Newcastle upon Tyne 11/12/1915 and resided at 73 Monk Seaton Terrace, Seaton Hirst, Ashington, age 24. Formerly a Police Constable. Served 11/12/1915, Army Reserve 12/12/1915 to 2/6/1916, Home 3/6/1916 to 26/6/1916, BEF 27/6/1916 to 22/10/1918, Home 23/10/1918 to 23/3/1919. His address in 1919 was the Police Station, Willington Quay. He formerly served in the ASC Horse Transport No 088512 22/2/1916 Bradford, 3 Coy ASC. Shown as Driver, ASC No. T4/088512 on medal card. Embarked Southampton 27/6/1916 arrived Havre 28/6/1916 on La Margeurite, attached to 12 Labour Bn Black Watch, 8/5/1917 Temporarily transferred to MMP No P/10503, posted to 36 (Ulster) Div. 29/10/1918 to UK RAF Reserve Depot, Blandford, Dorset for course of training as NCO Pilot or Observer, 25/11/1918 rejoined from RAF Depot.
William Swan.
Extract from the Morpeth herald 5 October 1917.
LOCAL POOLICE CONSTABLE WINS DCM.
Another member of the Northumberland County Constabulary has won distinction on the field of battle in person of William Swann. He has been awarded the DCM. for distinguished service. The gallant soldier is a corporal in the Military Mounted Police and joined up in 1915. He has seen over 18 months' service in France. He is home on leave, and is staying with his parents in Newbiggin Road,m Ashington. Prior to enlisting PC Swann was stationed in the Gosforth district.
(Name spelt Swan on Medal Index Card and awarded the Military Medal not DCM.) |
