Mexborough and Swinton Times September 22, 1917

Military Medal for Wombwell Sergeant

Sgt Israel Woolcott (York and Lancaster) has received the Military Medal for showing conspicuous gallantry on Mount Gorrell, on the night of 8 – 9 June 1917, when he got a Lewis gun into position and remained alone with it (his team have become casualties) during a heavy bombardment.

He resides at 45 Elliott’s Terrace, New Scarborough, Wombwell and is now regaining his strength after being wounded