December 1916
Retired Postmaster Falls Downstairs
Mexborough and Swinton Times, December 9, 1916
Retired Postmaster Falls Downstairs
An inquest was held in the Swinton Council offices, by Mr J Kenyon Parker, on...
Soldier – Horton, John – Military Medalist
Mexborough and Swinton Times, December 30, 1916
Military Medalist
Sergeant John Horton
(York and Lancs)
Roman Terrace - Military Medalist
Soldier – Smith, ‘Joe’ – Mortal Wound in Charge for Well Known Footballer
Mexborough and Swinton Times, December 16, 1916
Killed at his Post
Well-Known Footballer
The Late Company Sergeant Major J Smith
Further details are now to hand confirming the...
Soldier – Sykes R. – Died of Wounds
Mexborough and Swinton Times, December 1916
Private R. Sykes
(K.O.Y.L.I.)
Swinton - Died of Wounds
From C.W.G.C.:
Rank: Private
Service No: 20349
Date of Death: 28/09/1916
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: King's Own Yorkshire Light...
Soldier – Vernon W. – Swinton Man’s Promotion
Mexborough and Swinton Times, December 30, 1916
Swinton Man's Promotion
Gunner W. Vernon
(R.G.A.)
of Queen Street, Swinton, has been promoted bombadier for good work with the heavy...