Mexborough and Swinton Times October 12, 1918
Mr Harold Shacklock,
York and Lancaster
Mr Harry Shacklock, 68, North Cliff road, has been informed that her brother, Private Harold Shacklock (Y and L) was killed in action in France on May 15.
Private Shacklock enlisted September 2, 1914.
Before enlistment he lived with Mrs Goddard, Beech Hill, Conisbrough.
He was formerly employed at the Cadeby pit.
He was instantaneously killed in the trench along with number comrades by the bursting of a shell. He was 34 years of age
From C.W.G.C.:
Private
SHACKLOCK, H
Service Number 14270
Died 15/05/1918
13th Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment
CAESTRE MILITARY CEMETERY I. C. 8.