| Surname: | Swift |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/9761 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (3a) Egypt, 1/7/1915 to 20/10/1915. Formerly Pte. 9 Manchester Regt. No.3109. 27/5/1918 medically discharged. Info from Pension Index Cards:- 3/MS/819. Swift, Robert, MFP, P/9761, A/L/Cpl, 27/5/18 to discharge, born 1894, single, 16 Tomlinson Buildings, Chapple Street, Salford, disability Eczema, Attr. 50%. Also:- Swift, Robert, MFP, P/9761, Manchester Regt. 27/5/18 to discharge, 26, Mill Lane, Ashton-under-Lyme, Lancs, 3/MS/819. Stamp:- Ad 22/5/18 at 27/6 from 28/5/18 to 25/6/18, Chelsea No. VV.50.1302, received 24/5/18. Robert Swift. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/65 May 13, 1918) |
| Citation: | Badge No. 393118. Enlisted 17/11/1914, discharged 27/5/1918. Army Order 265 of 1917. Sec B. Age 23years 6months. Served abroad. |