February 1917
Boom in Colliery Villages and Towns
Sheffield Telegraph, 9 February 1917
“Boom” in Colliery Villages and Towns
War loan enthusiasm has induced a boom in War Savings Associations in the Mexborough district....
Fatal Accident at Manvers Main
Sheffield Telegraph, 9 February 1917
Fatal Accident at Manvers Main
An inquest was held at the Town Hall, Wath on Dearne, today on William Walpole (59)...
Soldier – Crook A. – Shell Shock
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 17, 1917
Private A. Crook
(York & Lancs)
West Melton - Shell Shock
Soldier – Gray J.W. – Killed
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 24, 1917
Private J.W. Gray
(York & Lancs)
Private J.W.Gray (York and Lancs), 21 Rotherham Rd, West Melton, has been killed in...
Soldier – Knowles W. – Died of Wounds
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 17, 1917
Private W. Knowles
(Cheshire Regiment)
Wath - Died of Wounds
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank: Private
Service No: 26385
Date of Death: 27/12/1916
Age: 31
Regiment/Service: Cheshire Regiment...
Soldier – Outram, James – Scots Guard killed on Christmas Eve
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 3, 1917
Scots Guard killed on Christmas Eve
Private J. Outram
(Scots Guards)
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank:Private
Service No: 13698
Date of Death: 24/12/1916
Age: 40
Regiment/Service: Scots Guards...
Soldier – Roffe A. – Trench Feet
Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 3, 1917
Private A. Roffe
(York & Lancs)
West Melton - Trench Feet