Mexborough and Swinton Times, August 12, 1916

Corporal Wilfred Dickinson
(York & Lancs)

Queen Street, Swinton, has been missing since July 1st.

News of this soldier will be gladly received at 60 Queen Street

From C.W.G.C.

Service No:14073
Date of Death:01/07/1916
Age:25
Regiment/Service:York and Lancaster Regiment “D” Coy. 8th Bn. Panel Reference: Pier and Face 14 A and 14 B.
Memorial: THIEPVAL MEMORIAL
Additional Information:
Son of Thomas and Mary Dickinson

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