Mexborough and Swinton Times April 27, 1918

Swinton Brothers.

Sapper J. Franks (R.E.wireless section) (left in picture), Albert Street, Queen Street Swinton, who has been missing since August, 1917, is now officially reported killed.

His brother, Second Lieutenant Harry Franks (Somerset Light Infantry) (right in picture), is serving with the Egyptian. Expeditionary Force.

From C.W.G.C.: (probably)

Sapper
FRANKS, JOHN
Service Number 103960

Died 21/03/1918
Aged 23

6th Div. Signal Coy.
Royal Engineers

Son of James and Maria Franks, of 3, Albert St., Swinton, Rotherham, Yorks.