Soldier – Webster J. – Died in France of Pneumonia.

August 1918

Mexborough and Swinton Times August 24, 1918

Private J Webster

Private Webster of Firbeck Street Denaby Main, was wounded a few weeks ago, has died in France of pneumonia.

He was formerly an assistant at the Denaby branch of the Yorkshire Penny Bank, was also employed as a wagon examiner at the Denaby Colliery.

He enlisted in February 1917, and was serving with the infantry when wounded.

He leaves a widow and four children.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
WEBSTER, JOHN
Service Number 40289
Died 20/07/1918
Aged 34
1st Bn.
Cheshire Regiment
Son of Thomas and Eliza Webster, of Denaby Main, Yorkshire; husband of Gertrude Marian Webster, of School House, old Edlington, Doncaster.

HEATH CEMETERY, HARBONNIERES II. F. 1.