Rushden Echo & Argus, 22nd December 1944
Athletic Club’s Impressive Record
Two hundred and ninety-seven members of Rushden Athletic Club and Institute have served in H.M. Forces during the war. Sixteen have been killed on ward service and 20 have been discharged. The service roll now numbers 261, of whom six are prisoners of war. The club has sent each serving member a Christmas present of 35s., and has been forwarding gifts of 5s. at regular intervals of two months.
The money to provide these grants has been raised by voluntary subscriptions and donations from the members. Mr. E. W. Smith is the Services Fund secretary.
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