Mexborough and Swinton Times, February 12, 1916

In the U.S. Army
Private Louis Oliver, 26th Texas Light Infantry, (U.S.A.)

Private Oliver, formerly of Rowms Lane, Swinton, after years of travel as a sea going styeward, joined the 26th Texas Infantry, U.S.A.

In a letter to his parents, Oliver says he has just landed back from a long hunting trip, and had shot 6 rabbits, one quail and an eagle.

At present the patrols are operating against banditti, who have done much damage to railways.

Oliver was formerly a glassworker at Mexborough.