Mexborough and Swinton Times March 31, 1917

Swinton Brothers Killed
Families Heavy Sacrifice

Private George Frost (York and Lancs) aged 26, of Queen St, Swinton, (above, left) who went to France a little more than two months ago, has been killed in action.

He formerly worked at Manvers Main, and was a member of the Church (St Margaret’s) Bible Class.

His sister has received through Lt PE H Lonsdale the following letter:

“I feel I must write to sympathise with you in the sad loss your sustained by the death in action of your brother. I myself feel his loss, too, for not only was one of my bombers, but he was my orderly, and his place will never adequately been filled.

He was out on patrol with me when he was hit, and you will be glad to know that everything possible was done for him. It may be a comfort to you to know that he bore himself bravely, and I cannot speak too highly of his conduct at all times. We buried in the following day, and a cross has been placed over his grave.”

Miss Frost has also received the following letter from Sgt B Porter:

“it is with deepest sympathy that I write to tell you of your brother’s death of March 7. I know you have lost a dear brother, and I’ve lost a good and true pal; one could not wish for a better. He was buried in a decent grave stop our captain and Mr Lonsdale, whose servant George was, were present; also Sgt M Frith, his platoon sergeant, and the following Swinton lads: Sgt Jack Palmer and Davies, Lance Corporal G Elliott, privates Fred Beck and W Hayward; also Lance Corporal Alan Ashton, who was with him the whole time from his being wounded until just before he died. He carried George out of the thickest of it to a place of safety.

George gave him all his belongings, and he sending them to you. George was liked by everyone in the battalion, and is missed by all who knew him. His body was wrapped in the offices oilskins, and the burial service was read.

His grave is marked with a cross with his name and number on it. I went to look at it the day before we came out of the line, and whenever I am in the district I shall always go to look at the grave of your dear brother my best pal. All the Swinton lads send their deep sympathy, following George we have lost a pal whose place will be hard to fill in every respect.”

Private Frost’s brother, Seaman Arthur Frost (R.N.D.), aged 19, was mortally wounded in Gallipoli, and he was buried at sea.

George Frost

Rank: Private
Service No: 200980
Date of Death: 06/03/1917
Age:27
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 2nd/4th Bn.

Grave Reference: I. F. 7.
Cemetery: QUEENS CEMETERY, BUCQUOY
Additional Information:
Son of the late John and Ester Frost. Born at Swinton, Rotherham.

Arthur Frost

Rank: Able Seaman
Service No: KP/372
Date of Death: 19/07/1915
Age: 19
Regiment/Service: Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Hood Bn. R.N. Div.

Panel Reference: 15.
Memorial: CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information: Son of the late John Frost.