Mexborough and Swinton Times August 10, 1918

Private Joseph Beardsley
York and Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Charles Beardsley, Victoria Street, Darfield, have received official notification that their son, Private Joseph Beardsley, is presumed killed after been missing since last October.

Private Beardsley as seen a good length of service and previously worked at Houghton Main.

From C.W.G.C.:

Private
BEARDSLEY, JOSEPH
Service Number 241286
Died 09/10/1917
Aged 27
1st/5th Bn.
York and Lancaster Regiment
Son of Charles and Elizabeth Beardsley, of 12, Victoria St., Darfield, Barnsley.

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