Mexborough and Swinton Times December 16, 1939

“Miracle” Soldier

If the British Army can be said to have a “walking miracle” it is Gunner Albert Ingram (28), son of Mr. S. Ingram, of 30, Stubbs Road, Wombwell. In the early part of this year Gunner Ingram, who is serving in the Royal Artillery, had his spine fractured while playing rugby football for his regiment His parents were sent for and for two days and nights they sat at his bed side in a military hospital. His life was despaired of.

Doctors of high skill were called, and under special treatment Gunner Ingram began to show signs of recovery. The happy sequel is that he is still in the Army and, what is more, is able to play football. He is indeed, the “miracle soldier.”

He is still in this country but hopes he will not be left behind when the boys go abroad. Gunner Ingram is well known in local football circles.

Before joining the Army twelve months ago he played for Station Lane, Wright Crescent, New Guinea, and one of the Darfield clubs. He has worked at Houghton Main and Darfield Main. His brother, Amos Ingram (21), is a private in the King’s own Yorkshire Light Infantry. While in training he gained a light-weight boxing championship by winning eight fights, straight off.