Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 12, 1916

Private Arthur Bramall (York & Lancs),

a machine gunner, has been missing since July 1st.

He is a single man, aged 23, and his home is at 9 Barker Street, Roman Terrace, Swinton

From C.W.G.C.:

Service No: 14068
Date of Death: 01/07/1916
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 8th Bn.
Panel Reference: Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B.
Memorial:THIEPVAL MEMORIAL

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