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Rushden Echo & Argus 9th June 1944
Four Sons Serving - 1944

Raymond - Donald - Frank - John

Four of the five sons of Mr T. H. L. Denny, of 53, Oakley-road, Rushden, are now in the Forces. The quartet was made up when John Kenneth Denny joined up as Rifle­man in the K.R.R.C. in March.

In order of length of service they are as follows:—

Bombardier Raymond Denny. R.A. (22), called up just before the outbreak of war, captured in France and a German prisoner for four years; formerly worked for Messrs. John White Ltd. His wife resides at 17, St. Peters-avenue.

LA.C. Donald Victor Denny (23), in the R.A.F. for nearly four years; used to work at the Tecnic Boot Co. His wife and daughter reside at 8a, Albion-place.

O/S Frank Richard Denny. Royal Navy (37), over 12 months' service in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. He worked for Messrs. A. Sanders. Ltd., and did a spell in the N.F.S. His wife and daughter live at "Denmar" Talbot-road.

John, nearly 18 years of age, used to work for Messrs. Bignells Ltd.; played for local football teams and was a Boy Scout attached to Mission Church.

To add to this record of  service there is  a son-in-law  in the Tank Corps,  one  in the  R.A.F. and another in the Home Guard.




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