Mexborough and Swinton Times November 10, 1917

Gunner Ralph Blackwell (R.F.A.)

Gunner Blackwell 101, Wath road, Mexboro’, died. of wounds on October 14, aged 24.

He was a married man with one child, and before enlistment in May, 1915, was employed in Hunters Stores, Mexboro’.

He went to France in December, 1915.

He was one of four soldier brothers, two of whom have now been killed.

From C.W.G.C.:

Gunner
BLACKWELL, R
Service Number L/26599
Died 14/10/1917
Aged 24
“D” Bty. 232nd Bde.
Royal Field Artillery

Husband of Gladys Blackwell, of 101, Wath Rd., Mexborough, Yorks.