1917
Soldier – Oates J.W. – Wounded in France
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 4, 1917
Private J.W. Oates
(K.O.Y.L.I.)
Low Common Lane, Wath on Dearne, was wounded in France on Easter Monday, and after being...
Soldier – Rigby B. – With E.E.F. in Palestine
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 4, 1917
In Palestine
Sub-Condr. B.Rigby
(Indian miscellaneous list)
formerly of Wath on Dearne, who is with the Egyptian expeditionary Force in Palestine.
Soldiers – Norman Brothers – In France
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 4, 1917
West Melton Brothers
Mrs W Norman of 12 York St, West Melton, has two sons serving with the forces;
Signaller...
Soldier – Burland, Elias – Killed in Action
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 25, 1917
Private E Burland (K.O.Y.L.I.)
The Terrace West Melton, was killed in action in France on June 28.
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank: Private
Service...
Soldier – Jackson, Joseph – Killed in Action
Mexborough and Swinton Times August 11, 1917
Lance Corporal Joseph Jackson
(Royal Engineers)
29 Sandymount Rd, Wath on Dearne, has been killed in action. He was 22...
Soldier – Pyott J. – Wounded in Face & Shoulder
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 15, 1917
Private J Pyott
Northumberland Fusiliers
Private Pyott, whose home is at 20, Ellen Road, Wath upon Dearne, was wounded in...
Soldier – Mangham, James – Prisoner in Germany
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 22, 1917
Private James Mangham
Wath – Prisoner in Germany