Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 5, 1916

Private L. Barker
(York & Lancs)

Mrs Barker, 18 Hoyland Street, has received a letter concerning the death of her son.

The writer states that Private Barker was killed by Machine Gun fire on July 1st about mid day.

He died very suddenly and had no pain.

From C.W.G.C.;

Rank: PrivateService
No: 21441
Date of Death: 03/07/1916
Age:18
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 10th Bn.

Panel Reference: Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Luke and Jennie Barker, of 18, Hoyland St., Wombwell, Barnsley.