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Soldier – Horton J.W. – Missing 12 months – Officially Killed

June 1918

Mexborough and Swinton Times June 8, 1918

Sgt. John Wm. Horton, M. M.
York and Lancaster

Sergeant Horton, 20, Oxford street„ Wath road, Swinton, who has been missing since June 7, 1917 is now officially reported killed.

He leaves a widow and one child. He won the Military Mem in February, 1918.

Before enlistment he was employed at Wath Main.

From C.W.G.C.:

Sergeant
HORTON, JOHN WILLIAM
Service Number 13968
Died 07/06/1917
8th Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment
M M

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