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Rushden Echo & Argus, 6th October 1944
Wollaston Sergeant Missing
A Wollaston man who was formerly employed at Rushden Post Office, and who took part in the first airborne landings in Holland, is officially reported as missing. He is Sergeant Harry Partridge, 24-year-old son of Mr and Mrs J Partridge, of 64 Station-road, Wollaston, who went overseas with the Airborne Division as a signaller.
Educated at Wellingborough Grammar School, he joined the Royal Corps of Signals in January 1940, later transferring to the Airborne Division. After serving in the North Africa and Italian campaigns, he returned less than a year ago to this country in preparation for the recent hazardous mission. Of three brothers serving, one, Lance-Corporal R Partridge is in Italy; another, A/B D Partridge is on HMS Duke of York; and a third brother is Lance-Sergeant Partridge. A sister, Jean, is serving in the WRNS.
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