| Regimental number | 27964 |
| Place of birth | Edinburgh Scotland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Piano tuner |
| Address | Mapleton, via Nambour, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Swinton, Mapleton, via Nambour, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 5th Reinforcements |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 28th May, 1918 at RIBEMONT near ALBERT this man was lead driver of a wagon taking ammunition to the forward batteries, when a very heavy enemy barrage came down, instantly killing the wheel driver and severely wounding the centre driver, who fell from his horse. The team bolted, but with great coolness and courage, Driver SWINTON controlled his team and halted them, and as soon as the care of the horses was provided for, returned to his wounded comrade and carried him to cover at great personal risk under heavy shelling.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
