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Soldier – Briscoe, Stephen Joseph – Gassed in Eyes

September 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 22, 1917 Private Stephen Joseph Briscoe of Sandhill, has been gassed, the eyes being affected. He joined the army in October...

Soldier – Lilley, William – Badly Gassed

September 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 15, 1917 Private William Lilley School Street, Great Houghton, has been badly gassed, but he is improving nicely. He enlisted in October...

Soldier – Wigley, Joseph – Seriously Wounded

September 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 15, 1917 Private Joseph Wigley Sandhill, Great Houghton, has been seriously wounded in the arm and leg. He joined the colours in...

Soldier – Wigley, Joseph – Wounded

September 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 15, 1917 Private Joseph Wigley Machine Gun Corps Wounded  

Soldier – Francis, Charles – Missing, Killed

September 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times September 22, 1917 Private Charles Francis York and Lancaster Regiment Private Charles Francis, son of Mr and Mrs George Francis of Dearne villas,...

Soldier – Lilley, George – Military Medal

September 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times, September 15, 1917 Private George Lilley York and Lancaster Great Houghton – Military Medal