October 1916
Soldier – Sayles P. – Killed leading his Men in Action
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 28, 1916
Acting Sergeant Major P.Sayles
(York & Lancs)
Mrs Sayles of 55, Victoria Road, has received information that her husband, acting...
Soldier – Skelton T. – Wounded
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 7, 1916
Private T. Skelton
(Coldstream Guards)
Mexborough - Wounded
Soldier – Soar, Harry – Rifleman Killed in Great Advance
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 21, 1916
Private Harry Soar
West Yorks.
Mexborough - Killed
Rank: Rifleman
Service No: 5070
Date of Death: 03/09/1916
Age: 24
Regiment/Service: West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of...
Soldier – Tiptaft C.P. – Military Cross for Mexborough Officer
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 28, 1916
Lieutenant Cyril Paxman Tiptaft
youngest son of Mr and Mrs WT Tiptaft,, formerly of Beechwood, Kilnhurst and now of...
Soldier – Tretheway S. – Wounded
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 28, 1916
Corporal S. Tretheway
(York & Lancs)
Mexborough - Wounded
Soldier – Vickers, Joseph – Died in Railway Accident in France
Sgt Joseph Vickers (Royal Engineers),
35 Hampden Road, Mexborough, has died of injuries accidentally received in France.
He was 43 years of age, married, and leaves...
Soldier – Waddington, Rowland – Guardsman Killed
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 14, 1916
William Rowland Waddington
(Coldstream Guards)
Mexborough - Killed
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank: Private
Service No: 3185
Date of Death: 15/09/1916
Age: 36
Regiment/Service: Coldstream Guards 3rd Bn.
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Soldiers – Colcloughs – Four Mexborough Brothers
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 28, 1916
Mr A Colclough of 37 Hirstgate Mexborough, has had four sons serving with the colours.
The eldest Sergeant Major Gordon Colclough...
Soldiers – The Clarke Family – Brothers in Arms
Mexborough and Swinton Times, October 21,1916
The Clarke Family
Brothers in Arms
Mr and Mrs James Clarke, of 26 Swinton Rd, Mexborough, have given four sons and...