Soldier Record
George Raymond Swaine
Contributed by: Rosalind Rendle, on 2008-11-05
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | George Raymond |
| Surname | Swaine |
| Year of Birth | 1888 |
| Year of Death | 1958 |
| Regiment | Manchester Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Calverley, West Yorkshire |
George Raymond's Story
My Grandad Swaine was a scout and following active service on 1st July during the first Somme offensive and subsequent service, he eventually succumbed to trench fever and was gassed. He finally came home in December to get married. Being so tired, he slept in the train and went straight through the station at Wilmslow and ended up in a siding in Manchester. All the guests had to go home and he finally married the next day - Friday 13th December. he was ill for some time after.
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