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Combing Out of the Pits – “Slackers” to Join the Army.

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times January 27, 1917 Combing Out of the Pits All who have entered since August 1915 “Slackers” to Join the Army. It has...

Soldier – Allen, Clement – Another “Times” Man in France

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 27, 1917 Another “Mexborough Times” Man in France Private Clement Allen (West Riding Regiment) who enlisted last October, has gone to...

Soldier – Allen, Thomas Freeth – Councillor’s Loss – Only Son Dies of Wounds

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 20, 1917 Mexborough Councillors Loss Only Son Dies of Wounds Private Thomas Freeth Allen (West Yorkshire Regiment) we have regretfully to announce that the...

Soldier – Bayes, George – In Hospital in Manchester

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 13, 1917 Private George Bayes (York and Lancs) Dolcliffe Road, Mexborough, eldest son of Mr and Mrs GH Bayes of Central Buildings,...

Soldier – Hill J. – Killed in Action in France

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 27, 1917 Private J. Hill (York & Lancs) 2 Wellington Street, Mexborough has been killed in action in France. His widow has received...

Soldier – McGrath J. – Wounded

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 27, 1917 Gunner J. McGrath (R.G.A.) Mexborough - Wounded

Soldier – Minchen H. – Trench Feet

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 27, 1917 Private H. Minchin (South Wales Borderers) Mexborough - Trench Feet Private  Minchin son of Mr and Mrs Minchin, Pym Road, Mexborough...

Soldier – Silverwood, Cranidge – Invalided with Trench Feet

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 27, 1917 Home from the Front Former Mexborough Clerk with Trench Feet Gunner Cranidge Silverwood (R.F.A.), son of Mr Jacob Silverwood, Belton,...

Soldier – Walker, William – Trench Feet

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 13, 1917 Private William Walker (South Wales Borderers) Mexborough - Trench Feet

Soldier – Watson J. – In Internment Camp

January 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 6, 1917 Mexborough Man in Germany   This photograph is Lance Corporal J Watson (King’s Royal Rifle Corps), who was some months...