Mexborough and Swinton Times October 27, 1917

Wath Soldiers Who Have Made the Supreme Sacrifice

W Waddington

News is just to hand that private W Waddington, of West Melton (M.G.C.) has died in France from being dangerously gassed.

At the time of enlistment he was residing at Dukinfield, Cheshire, although he was a West Melton man, where also resided his parents and relatives. He leaves a widow and young son.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private WADDINGTON, WILLIAM
Service Number 60249
Died 02/10/1917
Aged 35

8th Coy.
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)

Husband of Alice Broadbent (formerly Waddington), of 22, Crescent Rd., Dukinfield, Cheshire.

MENDINGHEM MILITARY CEMETERY