Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 1916

Private William Wright (Yorks and Lancs),

39 Market St, Mexborough, was killed in action on July 6. He had been serving in France 12 months.

Prior to enlistment he was employed as a miner at Wath Main Colliery.

He leaves a widow and three children.

From C.W.G.C.:

Service No: 16891
Date of Death: 06/07/1916
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 9th Bn.

Grave Reference: I. D. 31.
Cemetery: HEILLY STATION CEMETERY, MERICOURT-L’ABBE