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Heroism at Kilnhurst – Empire Medals for Chemical Workers
Mexborough & Swinton Times, January 26, 1918
Heroism at Kilnhurst.
Empire Medals for Chemical Workers
The King has been pleased to grant medals of the Order...
Meat Troubles at Kilnhurst
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 23, 1918
Meat Troubles at Kilnhurst.
At the Rotherham West Riding Police Court, on Monday, Wm. Hewitson, miner, of Kilnhurst, was...
Brer Rabbit
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 9, 1918
Brer Rabbit
As I have walked the field at eve,
Half dream in the waning light,
Mine eye has wakened to...
Kilnhurst Work People’s Tribute to a Gallant Officer
Mexborough and Swinton Times February 16, 1918
On Saturday evening a dance was held in the Church Hall, Kilnhurst, in celebration of the honour conferred...
Soldier – Govett H. – Killed in Action
Mexborough and Swinton Times, March 23, 1918
Pte. H. Govett
York and Lancaster
Private Govett of 84 Barton's Yard, Kilnhurst, was killed in action , in France...
Presentation by Mayor of Rotherham – Kilnhurst Man’s Military Meda
Mexborough and Swinton Times March 2, 1918
Presentation by Mayor of Rotherham
Kilnhurst Man’s Military Medal
At a special meeting of the Rotherham Borough Council, held on...
Soldier – Baker, Arthur – Wounded in Hospital
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer - Wednesday 24 April 1918
Captain Arthur Baker, M.C.
York and Lancaster Regiment
Captain Baker, sixth son of Mrs Baker and the...
Soldier – Bailey Brothers –Three Kilnhurst Brothers, One Missing
Mexborough and Swinton Times April 27, 1918
Three Kilnhurst Brothers, One Missing
Pte. Wilfred Bailey (K.O.Y.L.I.), (picture, centre) who lived with his sister, Mrs. Watson, at...
Soldier – Vickers D.H. – Missing
Mexborough and Swinton Times, May 11th, 1918
Private D.H. Vickers
North Staffs
Pte. D. H. Vickers is missing from March 21.
Any news concerning him will be gladly...
Soldier – Gilliver F. – Killed in Action
Mexborough and Swinton Times, May 18th, 1918
Driver F. Gilliver
Royal Engineers
Driver Gilliver 45., North terrace, Kilnhurst, was killed in action in France on, April 11.
He...