Mexborough and Swinton Times, January 29, 1916

Swinton Soldier Wounded

Private W Meggitt, Swinton
(9th York & Lancs)

Private W Meggitt, 9th York and Lancs, has been wounded.

In a card message to his wife, his captain says: “Meggitt received gunshot wounds in the  neck, and was transferred to Lahore Military Hospital.”

Since then he has been sent to Colchester Hospital.

Private Meggitt’s brother in law, Gunner W Moore, R.F.A., is on active service in India.

Private Meggitt’s wife and four children are resident in Church Street, Swinton.