Name
Charles Henry Swain
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
27/03/1917
23
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Private
201199
Essex Regiment
1st/4th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
Not Yet Researched
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
GAZA WAR CEMETERY
X. C. 12
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Headstone Inscription
Not Researched
UK & Other Memorials
St Albans Citizens Memorial, Town Hall (old) Memorial, St Albans, St Michael's Church Memorial, St Albans, We are not aware of any memorial in Gorhambury
Pre War
Son of George and Agnes Mary Swain, of Maynes Cottages, Gorhambury, St. Albans and he was born in St Albans (or possibly nearby).
In 1911 his address Maynes Cottages, Gorhambury, St Albans and currently is belibed to have been living there when war commenced.
The SDITGW records him as living in St Albans when he enlisted there.
Wartime Service
Formerly 20928, Bedfordshire Regiment. Died of wounds.
Additional Information
Charles was the brother of Frederick Swain, who died and is commemorated in St Albans and Sandridge.
Acknowledgments
Gareth Hughes, Mark Collins (Great Grandson)
