| Regimental number | 6644 |
| Place of birth | Kalmar Sweden |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Bullfinch, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Brother, J O Swanson, Torsus, Kalmar, Sweden |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'As leader of a stretcher bearer squad during the operations East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, from 8th to 11th August 1918, this man under heavy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire, got in many wounded, and was thus responsible for saving a great number of lives. He refused to take a rest until he had systematically searched the battlefield to ensure that all the wounded had been brought in., He set a conspicuous example of devotion to duty and great bravery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 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
