Mexborough and Swinton Times March 16, 1940

Killed in Palestine.

Private George Longden, son of Mrs. Longden, of 41, Barnsley Road, Goldthorpe, and of the late Mr. G. Longden, has been killed in a road accident while on service in Palestine.

Mrs. Longden received a telegram conveying the sad news early this week.

From C.W.G.C.:

LANCE CORPORAL
GEORGE LONGDEN
Service Number: 4974184
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Sherwood Foresters (Notts and Derby Regiment) 1st Bn.

Date of Death Died 08 March 1940 Age 23 years old

Buried or commemorated at RAMLEH WAR CEMETERY H. 6.
Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)