Captain Thomas Swann (1860 – 1917)

Thomas Swann was an original member of the 2nd Volunteer Battalion, the Sherwood Foresters (Derbyshire Regiment)

• Appointed to the Command of the North Midland Brigade Supply Detachment on the 20th July 1896.
• Supernumerary and resigns his Commission and Command of the North Midland Volunteer Infantry Brigade Supply Detachment on 18th January 1899.
• 2nd Lieutenant T Swann to be Lieutenant dated 19th September 1903.
• Granted the Honorary rank of Captain on the 23rd December 1905, but resigned his Commission with permission to retain his rank.
• From the Territorial Force Reserve to General list on 11th February 1916.
• Administrative Centre of the 6th Battn Sherwood Foresters (c1915-16).