Mexborough and Swinton Times, March 18, 1916

Football Players Wounded

Private Robert Slater
(8th York & Lancs)

Private “Bob” Slater is a well known local football player.

His home is at 8, Albert Street, Swinton.

He is at present confined to the East Suffolk Hospital, Ipswich, having been wounded in the right arm. The bullet passed completely through the arm, injuring the bone severely.