A Rushden soldier who fought right through the war died at his home on Saturday, and his death has caused general regret in the town. The deceased was Mr George Childs, aged 27, eldest son of Mrs and the late Mr J Childs, 26 Harborough-road and a brother of Miss Millicent Childs, who is well known locally as a singer. The late Mr George Childs served in the Army throughout the war, enlisting in 1914 in the 1st Northants regiment, and served in France and the occupied area of Germany. He was demobilised in 1918, and, being unable to find work, he joined the Army again, enlisting in the Royal West Kents (Queen’s Own). Very soon afterwards he was drafted for service in India, and unfortunately, while there he contracted rheumatic fever and malaria. He had only served a short period when he had to be invalided home, being discharged on May 22nd, 1920. Heart trouble developed and had made him unfit for work ever since last July, and his condition gradually grew worse until his death on Saturday. Until he ceased work the late Mr Childs was employed in the welting department of the C.W.S. boot factory. Up to his death he was for eleven weeks in bed and under the care of Dr Davies, who did everything possible for him. The Funeral was held on Wednesday, a service being conducted in St Mary’s Church by the Rector, the Rev P E Robson, who also officiated at the cemetery. The principal mourners were: Mrs James Childs (mother), Mr H Childs (brother), Miss M Childs (sister), Mr A Childs (brother), Mrs F Perkins (sister), Mr F Perkins (brother-in-law), Mrs F Parker and Mrs H Timpson (cousins), Mrs D Robinson (aunt), Mrs A Stableton (cousin), Mrs Richardson and Miss M Richardson (friends). The many handsome floral tributes included: In loving memory of a dear son, from his sorrowing mother, brothers, and sisters; “God gives us all eternal rest.” For the dearest of brothers, from his loving sister and brother-in-law, Laura and Frank. To dear Uncle George, with all our love, from nieces Laura and Edith. In remembrance of George, with love from Milly and Charles. With affectionate remembrance and deepest sympathy, from aunt and cousins at 40 Harborough-road; “We cannot, Lord, Thy purpose see, But all is well that’s done by Thee”; R.I.P. In loving memory of George, from Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Dave and family; “Gone, but not forgotten.” With deepest sympathy, from fellow-workers at C.W.S. boot works, welting department. With deepest sympathy, from Aunt Rose and family; “Gone to rest.” Sincerest sympathy from all at 15 Harborough-road. With deepest sympathy, from his pals, Sonny, Arthur and the two Regs. With deepest sympathy, from a friend. With respect and sympathy to an old friend, from his pals Arthur and George. With heartfelt sympathy, from Mrs Cox and family; “His sun is gone down while it is yet day.” With deepest sympathy, Mrs Richardson and family. Mrs J Childs and family wish to thank all friends who so kindly sent letters of sympathy and floral tributes.