South Yorkshire Times, October 2nd 1943
In Africa And Sicily
Raymond Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith of Brampton is in the Royal Artillery, which he joined some 18 months ago.
He has been in action in North Africa and Sicily and a letter received from him recently by his wife stated that he was quite allright after going through a strenuous period.
Before joining up he was a bricklayer. He is 22.