Mexborough and Swinton Times November 10, 1917

Pte. Thos. Wharton
(Northumberland Fusiliers)

Private Wharton of 47, Helena. St., Mexboro’, has been killed in action in France.
He was originally reported missing, believed killed, on April 28, and is officially reported killed.

Before enlistment, in August, 1915, he was employed at the Denaby Main Colliery.

He was wounded in August, 1916.

In reply to an inquiry by his parents, Pte. Fred Stables, of Ulverston, Lanes., has, written them stating that their son was killed in the trenches by a sniper, and he adds: “At the time I was standing beside him. He died instantly. We were good pals Tom and I.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
WHARTON, THOMAS
Service Number 23538
Died 28/04/1917
Aged 38
27th (Tyneside Irish) Bn.
Northumberland Fusiliers

Son of Dorothy Wharton, of Bathley, Newark, Notts, and the Late John Wharton.