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    Soldier – Nettleship – F.– Killed

    Mexborough and Swinton Times June 2, 1917

    Rifleman F. Nettleship
    King’s Royal Rifles

    52 Dolcliffe Rd, Mexborough, was killed on May 3.

    He was single, aged 20, and enlisted in June 1915. He was wounded on July 1, 1916.

    Before enlistment he worked at Manvers Main.

    His brother, Seaman George Nettleship, is serving in the Navy

    From C.W.G.C.:

    Rank: Rifleman
    Service No: 12651
    Date of Death: 03/05/1917
    Age: 20
    Regiment/Service: King’s Royal Rifle Corps 8th Bn.

    Panel Reference:Bay 7.
    Memorial:ARRAS MEMORIAL
    Additional Information:
    Son of the late George and Lucy Nettleship.