Rushden Research Group: Little Irchester Soldiers Notes

Little Irchester - Soldiers Notes

WWI

Rushden Argus, 27th July 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins

Man Gassed—Bombardier F. C. Hartwell, of the R.G.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Hartwell, Little Irchester, is now in Queen Mary’s Military Hospital, Whalley, Lancs., suffering from the ill-effects of a gas attack. For a time he lost both his sight and speech, but the former has now been recovered, and it is hoped that the latter will follow. Previous to joining up he worked at Messrs. Nicholson, Sons, and Daniels.

Rushden Echo, 27th June 1919, transcribed by Kay Collins

The Military Medal for bravery in the field has been awarded to.....

27920 Pte. Sharpe, F.E., 1st Battalion Northamptonshire regiment (Little Irchester)

WWII

Rushden Echo & Argus, 23^rd March 1945

Wins Pathfinder Badge

Twenty-two-year-old Flight Sergt. George Whale, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Whale, of 21, Newton-rd., Little Irchester, has been awarded the Pathfinder Badge. He has completed a total of 60 operational flights, 31 of which were with heavy bomber forces and the remainder with the Pathfinders.

Before joining the R.A.F. in 1943, he was employed by the Stanton Iron Co. and was a member of the Boys' Brigade at Little Irchester. He was educated at Victoria Schools.

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