Mexborough and Swinton Times May 18, 1918

Private Thos. Askew
York and Lancaster

Private Askew, Victoria road, West Melton, was killed in action in France on April 14.

He was a married man and as a Reservist was mobilized at the outbreak of war. He had been in France three years.

His father and two brothers are serving.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
ASKEW, THOMAS
Service Number 240015
Died 15/04/1918
Aged 24
1st/5th Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment

Husband of Lily Gregory (formerly Askew), of 28, Victoria Rd., West Melton, Rotherham.

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