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February 1918

Wath Main Accident. – West Melton Man Killed – Broken Link.

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 9, 1918 Wath Main Accident. West Melton Man Killed A Broken Link. Mr, Frank Allen held an inquest at the Montagu Hospital, Mexboro',...

Food Shortages and Rationing

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 2, 1918 Food Shortages and Rationing Lord Rhondda (the Minister of Food Contriol) (picture from wikipedia) is issuing a circular to Food...

Soldier – Rawling, Alfred – Severley Wounded

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 9, 1918 Private Alfred Rawling York and Lancaster Private Rawling of West Melton, who was severely wounded in both thighs...

Soldier – Osborne, Harry – Killed by Gas

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 23, 1918 Cpl. Harry Osborne, D.C.M. On Friday morning, the death took place of Corpl Harry Osborne, D.C.M., No. 3 Signalling...

Soldier – Townend, Frank – Military Medal

February 1918
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 2, 1918 Wath Military Medallist. It is pleasing to note another winner of the Military Medal, Pte. Frank Townend (S.W.B.), is...