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1917 Quarter 2

Bolton’s Chairman

April 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917 Bolton’s Chairman Councillor Benjamin Groves, who has been elected Chairman of the Bolton on Dearne Urban District Council, was...

Soldier – Parkin J.H. – Killed in Action in France

April 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 28, 1917 Private J. H. Parkin (York and Lancs) of 28, Elm Terrace, Bolton on Dearne, was killed in action in France...

Soldier – Watson, Albert – Killed in Action

April 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 14, 1917 Private Albert Watson (K.O.Y.L.I.) 40, Irving Terrace, Bolton on Dearne, was killed in action on March 12. He was 19 years...

Soldier – Swallow J.T. – Bolton Hero – Gave his Life for a Comrade

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 26, 1917 A Bolton Hero Gave his Life for a Comrade Sapper J. T. Swallow (Royal engineers) 36, Mexborough Road, Bolton on Dearne, died...

Soldier – Dawson F.G. – Died in his Sleep

May 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times May 5, 1917 Sgt FG Dawson (York and Lancs) of 15, Angel Street, Bolton on Dearne was killed in action in France on...

Soldier – Atkinson, Ernest – Killed in Action

June 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 30, 1917. Private Ernest Atkinson Official news been received of the death in action of private Ernest Atkinson (Camerons) who was...

Soldier – Harris, Harry – Killed in Action

June 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 30, 1917. Private Harry Harris official news has been received of the death in action of private Harry Harris (York and...

Soldier – Harris, Harry – Killed in Action

June 1917
Mexborough and Swinton Times June 30, 1917. Lance Corporal Harry Harris (York and Lancaster) of Derwent cottages, Bolton on Dearne, was killed in action on June 2. His...