Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 5, 1916

Private W. Bradshaw (York & Lancs),

a single man aged 21, has been missing since July 1st, and information concerning him will be welcomed by Mrs W Hewitt, 3 Walker Street, Swinton, with whom he made his home.

Service No: 15142
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 8th Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Sarah A. Hewitt (formerly Bradshaw), of 3, Walker St., Swinton, Rotherham, and the late George Bradshaw.

Note:
The 8th Battalion York and Lancs Regiment was part of III Corps in the Great Advance. They were the leading Battalion to the left of the 70th Brigade, in the attack near Ovilliers.
The Battalion as it went over the parapet numbered 680 NCO’s and men and 23 officers.
Of these only 68 men returned