Mexborough and Swinton Times October 13, 1917

Private Winrow, formerly a police constable stationed at Piccadilly, Swinton has died of wounds received in September 18.

Private Winrow enlisted in the Loyal North Lancs Regiment at the outbreak of war. He went to France in 1916, and was wounded last May when he returned to England for a few weeks.

He returned to France in August, was transferred to the Royal Engineers. He was mortally wounded on September 18 and died on his way to a casualty clearing station.

He was unmarried, and a native of Preston. He was well known and esteemed in the Swinton district.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
WINROW, J
Service Number 27591
Died 18/09/1917
Aged 30

1st/4th Bn.
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
attd.
Royal Engineers

Son of Peter and Mary Winrow, of 24, Church Terrace, Higher Walton, Preston

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