Mexborough and Swinton Times June 16, 1917

Gunner William Westoby (R.G.A.)

Formerly at the Great Central station, is in hospital in France suffered from gas poisoning.

His wife and child live at 43 Hampden Rd, Mexborough

From Forces War Records:

Age: 32
Index Number of Admission: T37939
Rank: Gunner
Service Number: 44541
Years Service: 3 years
Months With Field Force: 1 year 6 months
Ailment: Gas shell (W)
Date Transferred to Sick Convoy: 16/10/1917
Notes written in the Observations Column:
No. 18 Ambulance Train

Religion: Presbyterian
Regiment: Royal Garrison Artillery
Battalion: 117th Heavy Battery