Mexborough and Swinton Times September 21, 1918

Rifleman Douglas L Lobley
King’s Royal rifle

Rifleman Lobley, 4, Victoria street, Wath Road, Swinton, was killed in action in France on August 28.

His parents have received a letter from an officer who states:

“Your son was killed instantaneously by a machine gun bullet, while in the act of doing his duty. He will be sadly miss by his platoon and company, as he was always, so cheerful and ever ready to help.”

Rfn. Lobley was the second son. of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Laley, and was 20 years cf age. He enlisted early in 1915 when under age and being returned from the Army he re-enlisted in November last, going to the Front in April.

He was formerly employed at the Kilnhurst Steel Works.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rifleman
LOBLEY, D L
Service Number 43571
Died 28/08/1918
Aged 20
King’s Royal Rifle Corps
posted to 16th Bn.
London Regiment (Queen’s Westminster Rifles)
Son of Richard and Margaret Lobley, of 4, Victoria St., Wath Rd., Mexborough. Born at Swinton, Yorks.

QUEANT ROAD CEMETERY, BUISSY IV. B. 27