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WW1 casualty Harold Mumby
« on: Friday 26 December 14 15:26 GMT (UK) »
Does anyone know if there was an article about WW1 casualty Harold Mumby in the 1918 newspaper(s) covering the Bawtry / Misson area?

Harold was originally from Lincolnshire, and was killed in action on 25th August 1918. According to the CWGC, his parents were living at 'The Hut' Austerfield, Bawtry.

I know Harold is listed on the roll of honour in the church at Misson. Earlier this year in Harold's North Lincolnshire birthplace, the town council approved for his name to be added to the war memorial.

I would love to know if there was an article in the newspaper(s) of the time and if a photo of Harold was included.

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Re: WW1 casualty Harold Mumby
« Reply #1 on: Tuesday 30 December 14 17:18 GMT (UK) »
The Retford Times was founded in 1869, according to its website:

http://www.retfordtimes.co.uk/

You could try and contact them to see if they covered the area, or ask them for other publications, or do your own google search for other newspapers.

Just use google maps to see what larger towns are likely to have local newspapers.

Doncaster looks possible, also.