Rushden Echo, 26th November 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
Recruit - Wm Orpin, who was for three years in service as footman at Rushden House, has enlisted in the 18th Battalion King’s Royal Rifles, and joins at Brighton on Tuesday. He will be sent to Winchester.
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Rushden Echo, March 30th 1917, transcribed by Kay Collins
Promotion—William Orpin, formerly footman at Rushden House, left for France on March 20th. He is serving in the King’s Royal Rifles, and, although he has only been in the Army for 16 months, has already risen to the rank of sergeant. We all wish him the best of luck, and a safe return.
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