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Soldier – Exley, Charles – Killed by Aerial Dart

July 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times July 14, 1917

Private Charles Exley
York and Lancaster

was killed instantaneously by an aerial dart in France on May 31.

He was home on leave at Christmas, and was previously wounded last September.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 13/1404
Date of Death: 31/05/1917
Age: 25
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 2nd Bn.

Grave Reference: I. Q. 35.
Cemetery: PHILOSOPHE BRITISH CEMETERY, MAZINGARBE
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Exley, of 8, Station Lane, Wombwell, Bamsley.