Mexborough and Swinton Times, July 1916

Corporal John Limer
(York & Lancs)

Cpl John Limer (York and Lancs Territorials), of Midland Terrace, Wath on Dearne, has been killed in action.

Lt R Jennison, writing to the widow says:

“He was killed in July 7 by a sniper, and died instantly. He was one of the party of snipers accompanying a bombing party, and for the men with him I gather that he put up a good fight against numerous odds, and was hit while he was firing at one of the Boches.

He came to me as a Lance Corporal, and I promoted him to Cpl owing to his splendid manly character and good work. He was a tower of strength to me while I had the platoon, and was always very bright.

He was well liked by all ranks, in fact, we were all chums together, with one object in view. He is badly missed here, though not as much as you were missing, for I know he could not help but be a good and faithful husband.