1917
Combing Out of the Pits – “Slackers” to Join the Army.
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
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
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
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
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
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 27, 1917
Gunner J. McGrath
(R.G.A.)
Mexborough - Wounded
Soldier – Minchen H. – Trench Feet
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
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
Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 13, 1917
Private William Walker
(South Wales Borderers)
Mexborough - Trench Feet
Soldier – Watson J. – In Internment Camp
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...