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Soldier – Hanson E.H. – Trench Fever

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917 Private E.H. Hanson (York and Lancs) Mexborough - Trench Fever

Soldier – Henshaw, Amos – Killed in Action

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19, 1917 Private Amos Henshaw (York and Lancaster) 47 Wath Rd, Mexborough, was killed in action April 28. Before enlistment, in August 1914,...

Soldier – Hodgson – Missing

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 26, 1917 Private J Hodgson (K.O.Y.L.I.) Mexborough - Missing From C.W.G.C.: (possibly) Rank:Private Service No:19048 Date of Death:14/04/1917 Regiment/Service:King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 2nd Bn. Panel Reference:Pier and...

Soldier – Huntingdon, Harry – Left Leg Amputated

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917 Private Harry B Huntingdon (York and Lancaster) Bank Street, Mexborough, has been severely wounded and had his left leg amputated. He...

Soldier – Lee T.W. – Killed in Action

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917 Lance Corporal TW Lee (Royal Engineers) eldest son of Mr and Mrs A Lee of 2 Auckland Rd, was killed...

Soldier – Lees, David – Killed in Action

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917 Private Lees (York and Lancaster) of 18 Wragby Row, Wath Road, Mexborough was killed in action in France on April...

Soldier – Lindley P. – Malaria

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 26, 1917 Corporal P. Lindley (K.O.Y.L.I.) Mexborough - Malaria

Soldier – Minchin, Herbert – Seriously Wounded

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19, 1917 Private Herbert Minchin (South Wales Borderers) 33, Pym Road, Mexborough, has been seriously wounded in France. He had only been back...

Soldier – Montagu F.J.O. – Recommendation

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19, 1917 Capt F.J.O.Montagu (Reserve of Officers) of Melton Park, near Mexborough and Linford Hall, Mundford, Norfolk, who is serving on the...

Soldier – Mosley A. – Missing

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19, 1917 Corporal A Mosley Mr Walter Mosley of 180 Wath Rd, Mexborough has received the following letter concerning his son: “By...