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Swain, W

UK, Worldwide Army Index, 1871

Full Name
Swain, W
Information
Date army index started 01/04/1871
More Information
Date army index ended 30/06/1871
Rank Name
Sergeant Major
Service Number
879
Duty Location
Warley
Regiment
1st Battalion 1st of the Royal Scots Regiment
Archive Reference
WO 12/1942
Conflict Period
Other Service
Served For
United Kingdom
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Publication info

Publication Title
UK, Worldwide Army Index, 1871
Content Source
Roger Nixon iconRoger Nixon
Last Updated
21/02/2023
Description
A much more recent compilation following the immensely popular 1861 Worldwide Army Index, the 1871 edition was compiled from War Office Paylists held at the National Archives in series WO 10-11-12 and lists all commissioned officers, NCOs and other ranks serving in the April-June Quarter of 1871 together with their regimental HQ location.