Mexborough and Swinton Times, March 3, 1917

Corporal Horace Seakins

Corporal Seakins, who a week or two ago received the Military Medal for bravery has been killed.

He was seriously wounded and badly gassed and subsequently died.

Rank: Corporal
Service No: 3217
Date of Death: 25/02/1917
Age: 25
Regiment/Service: The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey Regiment) 10th Bn.
Awards: M M

Grave Reference: XI. B. 4.
Cemetery: LIJSSENTHOEK MILITARY CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of Mr. and Mrs. Seakins, of Bradford, Yorks.