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Soldier – Hargate P.– Killed In Action

October 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times October 13, 1917

Pioneer P Hargate
Royal Engineers

Pioneer P Hargate, Broomhill, Wombwell, who enlisted about two years ago, and had seen much severe fighting, was killed in action in September 4.

He was well known in local athletics circles, being a prominent footballer and cricketer.

He was also a member of the Primitive Methodist Sunday School.

From C.W.G.C.:

Pioneer
HARGATE, PERCY
Service Number 128957
Died 04/09/1917
Aged 22
4th Special Coy.
Royal Engineers

Son of Joseph and Sarah Ann Hargate, of Broomhill, Wombwell, Barnsley.

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