Rushden Argus, 10th August 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Ringstead Canadian’s Death
 Deep sympathy is extended to Mr. and Mrs. W. Sibley, of Ringstead, in the death at the front of their second son, Pte. Wm. Sibley, who was instantaneously killed on July 21st. Three years ago Willie Sibley left Ringstead to join his elder brother in Canada, where he was a prosperous farmer. Deeming it his duty to some to his country’s aid, he enlisted last year, coming with his regiment to England in May and crossing to France in September. A chum who enlisted at the same time forwards the sad news that he was killed instantly by shrapnel, and a Canadian chaplain, who pays a high tribute to the deceased, states that he was buried in the military cemetery near where he fell. The deceased, who was about 23 years of age, was before leaving Ringstead a member of Mr. H. Adams’ Bible Class—one of the largest and most successful organisations of its kind in the district—and being of a genial and affable disposition was a general favourite in the village.
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