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Retired Postmaster Falls Downstairs

December 1916
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

December 1916
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

December 1916
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

December 1916
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

December 1916
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...