Mexborough and Swinton Times, May 11, 1918

Spr. Jas. Flint
Royal Engineers

Sapper James Flint, Queen Street, died on April 17 of wounds received in action the previous day.

He was 30 years of age, and been serving almost throughout the war.

He was formerly employed at the GC locomotive Depot Mexborough

A memorial service is to be held at St Margaret’s on Sunday afternoon.

From Swinton’s Roll of Honour:

Sapper 47669
458th Field Company the Royal Engineers.
Died 17th of April 1918.
Age 30
Son of Henry and Mary Anne Flint of 179 Queen Street, Swinton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

Buried at the Haringhe (Bandaghem) Military Cemetery, grave I. F. 17.