South Yorkshire Times, November 27th 1943
South Yorkshire Men With H.M. Forces
Gunner John Grainger, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Grainger, ,of Hirstgate, Mexborough, has been abroad with the Royal Artillery since December 1942, Gunner Grainger enlisted in August, 1940, prior to which he worked at Dale Brown s, Swinton. He has just celebrated his 21st birthday.