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Plucky Wath Schoolboy

February 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 26, 1916 Plucky Wath Schoolboy Harry Grant This is a photo of Harry Grant, the Wath schoolboy who rescued his sister from...

Mother of Soldiers – Mrs Butterfield

February 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 12, 1916 Mrs F Butterfield, 97 Avenue Road; mother of six fighting men. Mrs Butterfield has 5 sons and a son...

Soldier – Briggs T. – Promoted on the Field

February 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 1916 Promoted on the Field Lieutenant T Briggs, D.C.M. Wath who was formerly Drum Major in the 2nd York & Lancs, and...

Soldier – Kemp, Peter – Died of Wounds

February 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 12, 1916 Died of Wounds West Melton Man's Fate Private Peter Kemp, Old Hall Farm, West Melton, was reported to be suffering...

Soldier – Venables W.H. – Last to Leave Sulva

February 1916
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 19, 1916 Last to LeaveĀ  Sulva Corporal W.H. Venables (R.A.M.C.) The name of Corporal Venables, of Firth Road, West Melton, figures in...