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William Arthur Swanborough 1892 - 1917
William Arthur Swanborough of Colac Australia was born on November 20, 1892 in Chippenham, Wiltshire County, England United Kingdom. William was baptized on December 21, 1892 in Allington. William Swanborough died at age 24 years old on November 7, 1917 in Egypt, and was buried at Gaza War Cemetery Xiii. C. 4. in Israel And Palestine (including Gaza).
William Arthur Swanborough
Colac Australia
November 20, 1892
Chippenham, Wiltshire County, England, United Kingdom
November 7, 1917
Egypt
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William A Swanborough was born to parents Joseph J Swanborough and Fanny C Swanborough on November 20, 1892 in Chippenham, Wiltshire County, England, United Kingdom. He was the oldest child with younger siblings Albert P Swanborough and Edith M Swanborough. William enlisted in the UK Army in Chippenham, Wilts and held the rank of private. He served in the Wiltshire Regiment and was a member of the 1st/4th Battalion. During his time in the military, William was deployed to the Egyptian Theatre where he served with distinction. However, tragedy struck on November 7, 1917, when he was killed in action while bravely defending his country.
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11/201892November 20, 1892BirthdateChippenham, Wiltshire County, England United KingdomBirthplaceADVERTISEMENT BY
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12/211892December 21, 1892Baptism dateAllington, Wiltshire County, England SP4, United KingdomPlace of worship
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William Arthur Swanborough began his military career by enlisting in the UK Army in Chippenham, Wilts. He was assigned service number 203632 and held the rank of private. He served in the Wiltshire Regiment and was a member of the 1st/4th Battalion. During his time in the military, William was deployed to the Egyptian Theatre where he served with distinction. However, tragedy struck on November 7, 1917, when he was killed in action while bravely defending his country.
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11/71917November 7, 1917Death dateEgyptKilled in action.Cause of deathDeath locationADVERTISEMENT BY
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mm/dd/yyyyFuneral dateGaza War Cemetery Xiii. C. 4. in Israel And Palestine (including Gaza)Burial location
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