Military Medal - Rushden Father Receives Son’s Award

Mr. Arthur Clapham, of 56 Duck-street, Rushden, on Monday received the Military Medal at Wellingborough, awarded to his second son, Pte. William Clapham, of the Highland Light Infantry for devotion to duty, who was killed in action last year.

The late Pte. Clapham had served over seven years in the Army, and went through the Retreat of Mons. He was 24 years of age.