Soldier Record
Renwick Swinley
Contributed by: Dave Smart, on 2008-11-10
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Renwick |
| Surname | Swinley |
| Year of Birth | 1890 |
| Year of Death | 1915 |
| Regiment | Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Dysart, Fife |
Renwick's Story
Renwick joined up in 1914 and found himself in the trenches near Arras with the 8BW. After time in the line, the battalion withdrew and it was during a weapons cleaning session that Renwick was killed by a comrade's weapon which had been accidentally discharged. Renwick's younger brother was in the same battalion and took part in his brother's funeral.
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