Mexborough and Swinton Times December 16, 1939

“Feeling Fine”

Driver B. Francis (18), son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis, of 7, Landsdown Avenue, Thurnscoe, joined the R.A.S.C. in June of this year.

He is “somewhere in France,” and in his letters home says he is feeling fine and very happy.

His father is an old soldier who fought in the Great War.

Driver Francis was previously employed at Hickleton Main Colliery.