Born Carlton in Cleveland, Yorkshire, 1893. Son of John Thomas Swainson (1867-1949) and Mary Elizabeth Slater (1868-1927), of Carlton Northallerton. He had seven brothers and two sisters. A farm Horseman working at Seamer Moor Stokesley (1911 Census). He worked for the North Eastern railways and was living in Hull, when he enlisyted. Served with the 17th Battalion (N.E.R. Pioneers), the Hull Railway Pals.
Posted to France, on 20 Nov 1915. He was killed in action on 26 January 1916, aged 22.
| Name | Harry Swainson |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Carlton In Cleveland, Durham |
| Death Date | 26 Jan 1916 |
| Death Place | France and Flanders |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Private |
| Regiment | Northumberland Fusiliers |
| Battalion | 17th Battalion (N.E.R. Pioneers) |
| Regimental Number | 17/1413 |
| Type of Casualty | Killed in action |
First name:
HARRY
Military Number:
17/1413
Rank:
Private
Date Died
26/01/1916
Place died:
AUTHUILE MILITARY CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE, FRANCE
Age:
22
Carlton, Northallerton, Yorkshire-North Riding
Place Buried
