Mexborough and Swinton Times April 27, 1918

Pte. Elijah Rodgers
Grenadier Guards

Private Rogers of 33 Doncaster road, Mexboro’, was killed in action on March 27th.

He had been serving throughout the war and was formerly employed at Hickleton Main.

He was last home on leave in December, and since his return to the Front he has been gassed.

His wife has been twice widowed by the war. Her first husband, Pte. William Scales (West Yorks ), of Mexborough fell in action in September, 1916.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
RODGERS, E
Service Number 21062

Died 27/03/1918

3rd Bn.
Grenadier Guards

Husband of Annie E. Taylor (formerly Rodgers), of 8, Adams Yard, Doncaster Rd., Mexborough.