South Yorkshire Times, August 31st 1940
Service Snaps
Private Ernest Unwin (22), youngest son of Mrs. and the late Mr. Unwin of 6, Cowood Street, Mexborough, was called up in July 1939.
He was educated at Roman Terrace School, and before being called up was employed at Messrs. Taylor and Son, Don Foundry, Swinton.
He is now serving with the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment
From C.W.G.C.:
Lance Corporal Ernest Unwin
Service Number: 4616824
Regiment & Unit/Ship: Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment 5th Bn.
Date of Death : Died 28 July 1944
Age 26 years old
Buried or commemorated at FLORENCE WAR CEMETERY XII. J. 2. Italy
Further Information: Son of Leonard and Ellen Unwin of Mexborough
Personal Inscription: We Cannot Lord thy purpose see but all is well that’s done by thee.R.I.P.