April 1917
Soldier – Watson J.T. – Wounded for Third Time
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917
Private J.T. Watson
(York and Lancaster)
Wombwell – Wounded
has been wounded for the third time.
He enlisted in September 1914, was...
Third Year of Office
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917
Third Year of Office
Mr Alfred Ernest Allott
formerly a master of the Hemingfield National School, has been elected to...
Soldier – Dawson T.W. – Killed by a Shell
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 21, 1917
Sgt TW Dawson
Mrs Dawson, of Victoria Road, Wombwell, has received the following letter from France:
“I have the painful...
Soldier – Grant E. – Gallant Policeman Wins Military Medal
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917
Gallant Wombwell Policeman
Wins the Military Medal
Sergeant E Grant
(Royal Engineers)
Ex police constable, has been awarded the Military Medal for...
Soldier – Murray J.W. – Wounded
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917
Lance Corporal J W Murray
(Durham Light Infantry)
Wombwell – Wounded
Soldier – Neville E. – Wounded
Mexborough & Swinton Times, April 14, 1917
Private E. Neville
(York & Lancs)
Wombwell - Wounded
Soldier – Nutter E. – Killed
Mexboorough & Swinton Times, April 5, 1917
Sergeant E. Nutter
(York & Lancs)
Wombwell - Killed
Mrs E Nutter, 16 Alma St, received the following letter from France:
"I...
Soldier – Scott, Mark – Killed
Mexborough & Swinton Times, April 14, 1917
Private Mark Scott
(A.S.C.)
Mrs Scott, of Barnsley Road, Wombwell, has been notified of the death of her son, Private...