South Yorkshire Times – Saturday 24 January 1942

News from Prisoner

Mrs. Leader, of the Drill Hall, Wath, recently received news from her husband, Sergt.-Major J. Leader, who was captured by the Germans at Dunkirk.

Sergt.-Major Leader states that he is well treated, gets good food and receives a parcel from the Red Cross every week. In addition he has received four parcels from home. He sends his kindest regards to friends at Wath and West Melton.

Sergt.-Major Leader, who is in the York and Lancaster Regiment, states that they have dances regularly. He served In the Navy in the last war. He has two boys and two girls.