Every Name a Story

R. Swanston 1920
Rank : Sapper

Gateshead

Racer  Swanston

Every Name a Story

In Gateshead East Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of:

31614 Sapper
R. Swanston
Royal Engineers
6th January 1920 age 50

At rest

He was the son of Alexander and Margaret Swanston and the husband of Margaret J. Swanston, of 10, Chater Street, Gateshead

Acknowledgments: Geordie at War Project.

Racer Swanston’s name has not been found on a local war memorial.

First Name: Racer

Last Name: Swanston

Service Number: 31614

Which War: First World War 1914-18

Died: 06/01/1920

Age: 50

Rank: Sapper

Regiment: Royal Engineers

Served in: Army

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