Mexborough and Swinton Times August 24, 1918

Private G. A. Wilson
Machine Gun Corps

Mr C Wilson, builder and contractor of Hawthorne House, Thurnscoe, has received an official intimation that his son, Private G.A. Wilson who was reported wounded and missing August 26, 1917 is believed killed.

Private Wilson joined the Army 1914 was out in France over two years.

This is the second son of Mr C Wilson but has fallen, and he has also lost a son-in-law.

He has another son in France.

Private G.A. Wilson was formerly employed at Houghton Main

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
WILSON, GEORGE ARTHUR
Service Number 10184
Died 26/08/1917
143rd Coy.
Machine Gun Corps (Infantry)

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