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Soldiers – Palmer Brothers – One Gassed, Two in France

July 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times July 14, 1917

Three Swinton Brothers

Three Swinton brothers, two artillerymen and an infantry N.C.O.have seen considerable service at the Front.

Gunner W C Palmer (R.G.A.) of Rockingham Rd, Swinton, was now in hospital in Hampstead suffering from the effects of gas poisoning, and has been at the Front three months.

Sgt G R Palmer (York and Lancaster) enlisted in October 1914 and went to France last January.

Gunner J.N. Palmer (R.F.A.) Enlisted in October 1915 and went to France in May 1916.