Harrogate Herald - 20th June 1917

Roll of Honour

Private W Todd (West Yorks), son of Walter Todd, Holme Bottom Farm, Nidd, has been missing since 3rd May.

Harrogate Herald - 20th June 1917

W H Breare letter

Private G Todd, son of Mr and Mrs Todd, of Holme Bottom Farm, Nidd, who is in the KOYLI, is home on leave. His brother, Private W Todd, of a West Yorkshire regiment, has been missing since May 3rd. If you can help me to information, please do.

Harrogate Herald - 1st August 1917

W H Breare letter

To Private C Todd, whose home is at Homebottom Farm, Nidd : 

I note that your brother, Private Walter Todd, has been missing since the 1st March. No, I have not any information about him, but I hope that some of the boys who read my letter today will be able to send me something. At all events, do not despair of hearing from your brother, for I think in all probability he may be a prisoner in Germany. We have heard from other boys who have been prisoners even longer than your brother. At all events, do not give up hope. Have faith!