Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 1916

Lance Corporal J.E. Dryden (York and Lancs)

of 3, The Green, West Melton, was killed in action on July 1st.

He was 21 years old, and had been in France 12 months.

Before joining the army in August 1914, he worked at the Low Stubbin Colliery

From C.W.G.C. (Note name is G.E. Dryden)

Service No: 13267
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 8th Bn.
Grave Reference: V. C. 7.
Cemetery: BLIGHTY VALLEY CEMETERY, AUTHUILLE WOOD