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Sailor – Burrow, Ernest – In Submarine Service

July 1942
South Yorkshire Times - Saturday 18 July 1942 In Submarine Service Able-Seaman Ernest Burrow, of 89, Wood Walk, Wombwell, volunteered for the Navy in June, 1940. Before...

Soldier – Oliver, George – Former Footballer

July 1942
South Yorkshire Times - Saturday 18 July 1942 Former Footballer Well-known among footballers in the Hoyland district as a former player, Pte. George Oliver (38), son...

Soldier – Taylor, John William – Eight Year’s Abroad

July 1942
South Yorkshire Times - Saturday 25 July 1942 Eight Year's Abroad Bombardier John William Taylor (27), son of Mrs. Mary Taylor, 15, Stubbs Road, Wombwell, has...

Editorial – Backs to the Wall

4 July 1942
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 04 July 1942 Backs to the Wall News from the Middle East, more curt and cautious in the hour...

Editorial – Taking the Strain

11 July 1942
Mexborough & Swinton Times - Saturday 11 July 1942 Taking the Strain In Egypt the war situation has improved during the last seven days. El...

Editorial – A Race With Time

18 July 1942
South Yorkshire Times - Saturday 18 July 1942 A Race With Time As the false dawn of optimism recedes still further before the war's present...