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Sailor – Lawson, William – Battle of Jutland

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 8, 1916 Telegraphist William Lawson Mr Glenn Hall 35 Bartholomew St, Wombwell, received the following letter from his nephew, William Lawson,...

Soldier – Ashcroft D. – Wounded

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 15 1916 Private D. Ashcroft (York & Lancs) 8, Princess Street, Wombwell - Wounded

Soldier – Beaumont C.E. – Injured by Collapse of Trench

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 15, 1916 Private C.E. Beaumont (York & Lancs) Private Beaumont, 56 Concrete Cottages, Wombwell, has been injured by collapse of a trench.

Soldier – Brazier W. – Wounded a Second Time

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 15, 1916 Private W. Brazier (York & Lancs) 40 Aldham Cottages Wounded a Second Time

Soldier – Cherry W. – Wounded & in Hospital in Aberdare

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 1916 Lance Corporal W. Cherry (York and Lancs) Wombwell - Wounded 32, Edward Street, Wombwell, has been wounded in the left arm and...

Soldier – Clarke W.G. – Suffering from Shock

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 15, 1916 Private W.G. Clarke (York & Lancs) 63, Broomhill, Wombwell, is in hospital suffering from shock

Soldier – Crawford, James – Killed by a Sniper in France

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 1, 1916 Rifleman James Crawford,(K.R.R.) Wath Road, Wombwell Killed by a sniper in France           From C.W.G.C. Service No:C/467 Date of Death:18/06/1916 Age:19 Regiment/Service:King's Royal Rifle Corps "B"...

Soldier – Empson, Harry – Wounded in the Thigh

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 15, 1916 Private Harry Empson (York & Lancs) of Edward Street, Wombwell, has been wounded in the thigh

Soldier – Exley C. – Injuries to Knee

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 1916 Private C. Exley (York & Lancs) Wombwell - Wounded 10, Station Lane, has received injuries to his knee.

Soldier – Fisher F. – Wounded

July 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 15, 1916 Private F. Fisher (York & Lancs) 20, Broomhill - Wounded