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Gunner Percy Francis Swinfield

Commemorated at
Memorial Name
Auburn Public School First World War Honour Roll
Municipality of Auburn First World War Honour Roll
Given name
Percy Francis
Family name
Swinfield
Gender
Male
Service number
3184
Place of enlistment
Holsworthy
Conflicts
First World War, 1914–18
Campaign
Somme 1918
Fate
Returned to Australia (RTA)
Fate date
08 September 1919
Additional information
Place of birth
Auburn
Religion
Church of England
Occupation
Labourer
Address given on enlistment documents
Auburn NSW 2144
Marital status
Single
Age at embarkation (years)
20
Next of kin
Alice (Mother)
Enlistment date
Fri, 3 September 1915
Embarkation details
Sailed on the Ceramic
Last held rank
Gunner
Unit at time of death or end of service
5th Division Artillery
Service
Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF)
Veteran Notes/Bio

Gunner Percy Francis Swinfield died on 29 July 1954. He was a brother to 3297 John Edward Swinfield, who was killed in action on 19 July 1916 at Fromelles.

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Recorded by
Ron Inglis