Mexborough & Swinton Times May 25
Service in India
Trooper Arthur W. Brown, of 10, Dearne Street, Conisborough, who is serving overseas with the Staffordshire Yeomanry, was on reserve when war broke out and was immediately called up.
Trooper Brown, who is married and has one daughter, aged 18months, served with the 17/21 st Lancers in the Regular Army, and his period of service included several years in India.
He had been a reservist for about two years and was employed as a filler at Denaby Main Colliery.