Coming Soon.
SWADDLING, Roy Leonard
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 1235 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 36th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Norwest Mitchell Remembers Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 13 May 1916: | Involvement Private, 1235, 36th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Beltana embarkation_ship_number: A72 public_note: '' | |
|---|---|---|
| 13 May 1916: | Embarked Private, 1235, 36th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Beltana, Sydney |
Personal Stories
WW1
The details provided are taken from the book "Stealth Raiders - a few daring men in 1918" written by Lucas Jordan, published 2017, refer to pages 94/5 & 276. Prior to the war he was a labourer of Coffs Harbour NSW. He enlisted 23rd Jan 1916 aged 21 years. He served with the 33rd Infantry Battalion, rising to the rank of Corporal. He was awarded a Military Medal and a Mention in Dispatches for his activities during the war. He survived the war, departing the UK for home 1st Aug 1919.
Submitted 5 April 2020 by Maxwell HILL