Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917

Private J Stratford

of Broomville Street, Swinton, is reported killed in action.

He has been in France but a few weeks.

Formerly he was a member of the Primitive Methodist Church Choir and acted as secretary to the choir.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 26236
Date of Death: 09/04/1917Age:30
Regiment/Service: Durham Light Infantry 10th Bn.

Grave Reference: III. H. 20.
Cemetery:TILLOY BRITISH CEMETERY, TILLOY-LES-MOFFLAINES
Additional Information:
Son of Thomas and Sarah Stratford, of 69, Bridge St., Swinton, Rotherham, Yorks