Mexborough and Swinton Times April 27, 1918

Patriotic Mexboro’ Family
Five Sons Serving – One Killed

Mr. Mark Clothier; 9, Wood street, Mexboro’, has had five sons serving in the Army:

Corporal Eli Clothier (Y. and L.) (below, left), single, aged 21, enlisted in September, 1914, went to France in July, 1915, and he is at present in hospital sick. He formerly assisted his father, who is a carter.

Gnr. Hy. Clothier (R.F..A.), (below centre), single, aged 23, enlisted in January, 1916, and was formerly employed at Messrs. Barrons glass bottle works, Mexboro’.

Pte. Arthur Clothier (K.O.Y.L.I.), (below, right) 41, Station street, Swinton, enlisted in August, 1914, and went to France in April, 1915. He had been four times wounded and died of a fifth wound on April 1.5. He was 23, and leaves a widow and three children. He was formerly employed at the Edlington Colliery.

Pte. Ernest Clothier (Y. and L.) (below, left), married, aged 30, 99 Queen street, Swinton, has been serving since August. 1914, and has been twice wounded. He was formerly employed at Manvers Main. .

Gnr. William Clothier, (below, right), aged 28, recently enlisted in the R.F.A.