Mexborough and Swinton Times October 19, 1918

Private G Askin
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

Mrs Askin, 24 George St, Low Valley has heard from the War office that her husband private George Askin of the Kings own Yorkshire Light Infantry was killed in action on August 11.

Private Askin was among the early volunteers, and has been in France over three years, being once wounded.

Mrs Askin will be glad to hear anything concerning her husband from any of his comrade

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
ASKIN, G
Service Number 12286
Died 11/08/1918
2nd Bn.
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry

BOUCHOIR NEW BRITISH CEMETERY VI. E. 4.