Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 29, 1916

Private John Shannon
(York & Lancs)

Private Shannon, 33 Elliott’s Terrace, has died of wounds received in action.

His brother has received a letter from the hospital chaplain, stating that Private Shannon received severe shrapnel wounds in the chest on /july 4th and died the following day.

Private Shannon had two other brothers serving:

Sapper Tom Shannon (R.E.) and Co. Quarter Master Pat Shannon who , prior to being mobilised as a reservist, was a motorman on the Mexborough and Swinton tramways.

From C.W.G.C.:

Service No:102
Date of Death:04/07/1916
Age:37
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 14th Bn.

Grave Reference: B. 38.
Cemetery: BEAUVAL COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of John Patrick and Bridget Shannon (nee Kirby).