Soldier – Broom, Ben – Part of Leg Blown Away

November 1917

Mexborough and Swinton Times, 24 November 1917

Private Ben Broom.

The news was received this week by Mr and Mrs H Broom, 15 Melton view, that their fourth son, Ben, has had the lower part of his leg blown away in action.

It will will be realised that Mr Mrs Broom lost their eldest son, Harry some 15 months ago, and they have also three more son, Albert and Sam on active service.