| Regimental number | 3010 |
| Place of birth | Preston Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Neerim South P O, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Benjamin Swaffield, Neerim South P O, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. This N.C.O. rendered most valuable assistance in organising and supervising all of his Coy's. L.G. Teams prior, during and after the attack. The tactical placing of the guns after final objective had been reached resulted in the effective breaking up of an enemy counter attack, the whole of the attacking party being wiped out. Sergeant SWAFFIELD personally accounted for several of the enemy and set a splendid example to the remainder of the Platoon. He showed rare judgment throughout and rare personal bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
