Mexborough and Swinton Times October 13, 1917

Private FW Lucas
Royal Fusiliers

Private Lucas who died in September 23 of wounds received in action in France, was a native of Swinton and attended at Swinton Bridge Council School and the Parish Church Sunday School.

He formerly worked at the Queen’s foundry as a filer. He was highly respected at work and in private life. He married nine years ago, a daughter of the late Mr George Parker of Swinton. Since then them carried on a small business in Gateford Road, Worksop, until private Lucas was called at last February.

He went to France in June.

His widow has received many tokens of sympathy.

Private Lucas’s father is Mr James Lucas who is well-known in Swinton. A memorial service will be held on Sunday afternoon at St Margaret’s Church, Swinton.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
LUCAS, FREDERICK WILLIAM
Service Number 66687
Died 23/09/1917
Aged 38
26th Bn.
Royal Fusiliers

Husband of V. Lucas, of 62, Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, Notts.

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