Mexborough and Swinton Times July 21, 1917

Private W.H. Gilford
(Royal Fusiliers)

193, Doncaster Road, Wath on Dearne, son of Mr Albert Gilford, has been missing since April 29, and his family will be grateful for any intelligence of him.

He is 22 years of age, and has been serving in the Army two years. He was wounded in France last February and recovering in England, returning to France in March.

He was employed at Manvers Main before enlistment.

His brother, driver Albert Gilford (.S.A.) is serving in France, and has recently recovered from an attack of trench fever.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 15368
Date of Death: 29/04/1917
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: Royal Fusiliers 22nd Bn.

Panel Reference: Bay 3.
Memorial: ARRAS MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Albert and Mary Ann Gilford, of 193, Doncaster Rd., Wath-on-Dearne, Rotherham, Yorks.