May 1917
Soldier – Shaw P.A. – Killed
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917
Private PA Shaw
(York and Lancaster)
West Melton – Killed
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank:Private
Service No: 23976
Date of Death: 03/03/1917
Age: 20
Regiment/Service:York and Lancaster Regiment...
Soldier – Simms – Severely Wounded
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917
Private Ernest Simms
(York and Lancaster)
of Newhill, has been severely wounded in France by the bursting of a German...
Soldier – South R. – Four Days a Prisoner without Food or Water
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19 1917
Four Days a Prisoner
West Melton Man’s Trying Experience
Released by “Tanks”
Sgt R South (K.O.Y.L.I.)
Fearnley Cottages, Nokes Buildings, West Melton,...
Soldier – Tate, George – Killed Easter Week
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917
Private George Tate
Another who has made great sacrifices private George Tate (Lancaster) whose mother and received news...
Soldier – Waddington Percy- Wounded
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19, 1917
Signaller Percy Waddington
(York and Lancaster)
eldest son of Mr and Mrs Waddington, Fitzwilliam Street is also wounded.
His parents received...
Soldier – Watson W. – Killed
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 19 1917
Lance Corporal W Watson
(Northumberland Fusiliers)
West Melton – killed
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank: Lance Corporal
Service No: 37943
Date of Death: 09/04/1917
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: Northumberland...