Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917

Private George Shenton

of 12 Thomas St, Swinton, is officially reported killed in action on the Somme on July 1.

He was, prior to the war, a workman at Manvers Main, and he leaves a widow and four children.

He enlisted in February 1915, and had been in France 11 months. He was 41 years old.

A memorial service was held at St Margaret’s, on Sunday last, the Rev C Steele preached a very appropriate sermon. The service was attended by relatives and friends of the deceased. Mr W Hughes attended as representative of the Manvers Branch of the YMA.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 18829
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 9th Bn.

Panel Reference: Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B.
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