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Soldier – Davison J. – Killed

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917 Private J. Davison (York & Lancs) Thurnscoe - Killed Rank: Private Service No: 242383 Date of Death: 13/03/1917 Age: 20 Regiment/Service: York and Lancaster Regiment...

Soldier – Henshaw – Lance Corporal Killed

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917 Lance Corporal Henshaw (West Yorks) Thurnscoe - Killed

Soldier – Lancaster T. – Corporal Wounded

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917 Corporal T. Lancaster (Royal Engineers) Thurnscoe - Wounded

Soldier – Martin A. – Killed

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917 Private A. Martin (Northumberland Fusiliers) Thurnscoe - Killed From C.W.G.C.(Probably): Rank: Private Service No: 38724 Date of Death: 09/04/1917 Regiment/Service: Northumberland Fusiliers 22nd (Tyneside Scottish)...

Soldier – Robinson G.A. – In Hands of Turks

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917 Gunner G.A.Robinson Mr and Mrs Robinson of Edward Street, Thurnscoe, have had a letter from their son Gunner GW...

Soldier – Trueman – Died with Pain

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917 Private T Trueman Mr and Mrs J Trueman, of 69, High Street Thurnscoe of received official confirmation that their...

Soldier – Harrison A. – Killed in Great Advance

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 12, 1917 Private A Harrison Mrs Harrison of 7 Queen St, Thurnscoe, has received official information that her husband, private Albert...

Sailor – Hague, John – Missing, Confirmed Killed

June 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 30, 1917 Mr and Mrs J Hague have received official information that their third son, Seaman J Hague (R.M.D.) is...

Soldier – Cuncliffe, James – Buried by Shell

June 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 9, 1917 Corporal J Cunliffe (York and Lancaster) son of Mr and Mrs William Cunliffe of 28 Butcher St, Thurnscoe, has been...

Soldier – Davies C. – Wounds from Bullecourt

June 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 30, 1917 Private C Davies (York and Lancaster) 47, South View, Thurnscoe, is in hospital in England with wounds received in the...