Mexborough and Swinton Times February 17, 1917

A Mexborough Medallist

Private David Kirbyson (R.A.M.C.)

Private David Kirbyson (R.A.M.C.), formerly an engine cleaner in the locomotive department, G.C.Railway, Mexborough, who has been awarded the military medal for courage and humanity at the front.

He rescued three wounded men (two of whom survived) under heavy shellfire in the open.