Mexborough and Swinton Times June 23, 1917

Private Leonard Spencer
(York and Lancaster)

of 149, Back Lane, Thurnscoe, son of the late Mr Joe Spencer, also nephew of Councillor L Jones of Mexborough, was killed on May 29 last.

He was 21, and enlisted in August 1914. He was formerly employed at Hickleton Main.

He had been in France 18 months, and was just about to receive his first furlough when his grandparents received the sad news that he had been killed in action.

From C.W.G.C.:

Rank: Private
Service No: 14294
Date of Death: 29/05/1917
Age: 21
Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment 8th Bn.

Grave Reference: Plot I. Row A. Grave 11.
Cemetery: HOP STORE CEMETERY
Additional Information:
Son of the late Joe and Emma Spencer, of Wombwell, Yorkshire.