South Yorkshire Times, January 18th, 1941
Good News For Mexboro’
Soldier Alive But Wounded
Reported Killed Last June
After being officially informed of the death of her soldier husband, Sergeant Cyril Bennett, six months ago, Mrs. Bennett. who resides in Rotherham, has now learned that he is still alive but is a prisoner in Belgium.
Sergt. Bennett is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Bennett. of 24. Wood Street. Mex. borough.
He was reported killed in action in June of last year. Though wounded, he survived the Dunkirk action, and is at present in a Belgian hospital. He has been in the Army nearly three years and has seen service in Palestine.
He formerly worked at Denaby Colliery and was born at Hoyland Common.
The last letter received from him was in February of last year