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Soldier – Peplow W.– Death In Action

June 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times June 2, 1917

Private W Peplow

with reference to the death in action of private W Peplow (York and Lancaster) briefly reported in our last issue, letters of sympathy have been received by Mrs Peplow, of 90, Wath Road, Swinton, from a sister in charge of the military hospital at which he died.

Private Peplow was 22 years of age, before enlistment was a motorman in the service of the Mexborough and Swinton Tramway Company.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 25683
Date of Death: 20/05/1917
Age: 22
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 14th Bn.

Grave Reference: III. J. 62.
Cemetery: AUBIGNY COMMUNAL CEMETERY EXTENSION
Additional Information:Son of Peter and Nellie Peplow, of 90, Wath Rd., Mexborough, Yorks.