Mexborough and Swinton Times August 11, 1917

Driver Albert Dickinson

46 Pym Rd, has been killed in action. The news was conveyed to his mother by his company officer in the following letter:

“It is with very deeply regret that I have to tell you that your son has been killed in action. I know it will bring some consolation to you to know that he died instantly. He was a very valuable man. The battery join with me in sending our deepest sympathy at the loss of a very dear comrade.”

Driver Dickinson was special reservist, and was called up on mobilisation.

He had been in France nearly 3 years without mishap. He was 22 years of age, and prior to the war worked at Barnburgh colliery.

From C.W.G.C.:

Driver
DICKINSON, ALBERT
Service Number 14282
Died 27/07/1917
Aged 22

Royal Field Artillery
attd. 111th Bty. 3rd Bde.
Royal Garrison Artillery

Son of Eliza Ann Dickinson, of Barmborough Cliffs, Hickleton, Doncaster.

RENINGHELST NEW MILITARY CEMETERY