Mexborough and Swinton Times October 19, 1918

Private William Stead
York and Lancaster

Private Stead, youngest son of Mr James Stead, 59: Bank St, Mexborough, is in hospital at Aberdeen, having been kicked by a mule while on active service in France.

He is aged 23, single and enlisted in September 1914, having seen some very severe fighting.

Previous to enlistment he was employed at Denaby Main