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The Rushden Echo & Argus 1942, transcribed by Jim & Gill Hollis.
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Local Roll of Honour
Men and Women Who Have Enlisted in the Services
July & August 1942
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(A longer list is printed in the newspaper. We have extracted the names which have not appeared before.)
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3rd July, 1942
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DRAGE, A.C.W.2 Maisie Lillian, 47, St. Margaret’s-avenue, Rushden. – W.A.A.F. (Ideal Clothiers).
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MATTHEWS, A.C.W. 2 Betty Jean, 5, Commercial-street, Higham Ferrers. – W.A.A.F. (C. K. Woods).
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ELLIS, A.C.W.2 Betty Doreen, 8, Tennyson-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F. (Seddon and Arlidge).
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MILLER, Pte. R. C., 47, Highfield-road, Rushden. – The Army. (R. Tarry and Co.).
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HANGER, O/S Walter Leonard, 91, Westfield-avenue, Rushden. – Royal Navy. (A. Allebone and Sons).
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MORTIMER, James Bruce, 8, Chester-road, Rushden. – The Army. (P.X., Ltd.).
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HUSTWAIT, Gnr. Basil, 10, Ebenezer-terrace, Rushden. – Royal Artillery. (John White, Ltd.).
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WILBY, Cyril, 32, St. Peter’s-avenue, Rushden. – Royal Navy. (Denbros).
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MACKNESS, O/Tel. Geoffrey Bryan, Beech-road, Rushden. – R.N.V.R. (H. T. Mackness, Ltd.).
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Promotions
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GEARY, Lieut. Ronald C. C., 47, Park-avenue, Rushden. – Northamptonshire Regt. (Cattell and Chater).
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WILSON, L/Bdr. F. R., 2, Simpson-avenue, Higham Ferrers. – Royal Artillery. (Walker and Gunn).
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LEWIS, Sergt. Stanley, The Bungalow, Nene-road, Higham Ferrers. – R.A.F. (United Counties Omnibus Co.).
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10th July, 1942
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COLEMAN, Pte. Alex, 72, Tennyson-road, Rushden. – Pioneer Corps. (C.W.S.)
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REEVES, Peggy Pauline, 98, Cromwell-road, Rushden. – Women’s Land Army. (Denbros).
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COLEMAN, Vera, 72, Tennyson-road, Rushden. – Women’s Land Army. (C.W.S.).
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TOMS, Betty Winifred, “Haversley House,” Wellingborough-road, Rushden. – A.T.S. (John White, Ltd.).
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HADDON, O/S Kenneth, 16, Kimbolton-road, Higham Ferrers. – Royal Navy. (Robert Marriott).
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Promotions
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BISHOP, Corporal O. L., Grafton-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F.
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WATSON, L.A.C. B. S., 69, Park-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F.V.R. (G. Selwood and Co.).
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CHEASMAN, Sergt. Harold Alma, 44, Allen-road, Rushden. – R.A.F.V.R. (Weetabix, Burton Latimer).
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WATSON, Corpl. Malcolm Henry, 21, Rose-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Liverpool Victoria Friendly Society).
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DICKENS, L.A.C. Robert Eddington, 148, Cromwell-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. (C.W.S.).
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17th July, 1942
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BODDINGTON, Pte. Herbert, Robinson-road, Rushden. – G….Service Corps. (Own business).
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HOMAN, A.C.2 Albert Fred, 21, Wharf-road, Higham Ferrers. – R.A.F. Regiment. (John White, Ltd.).
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DENTON, A.C.W. 2 Mabel, 52, Irchester-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F. (Wilson Gas Meter…)
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LANGHAM, Pte. Harry W., Bedford-road, Rushden – The Army. (L.M.S.)
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DENTON, A.C.2 Samuel Ma…, Irchester-road, Rushden – (John White, Ltd.).
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PACKWOOD, Trooper Alex, 26, Spencer-road, Rushden. – R.A.C. (Coxton Shoe Co.).
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FELCE, O/Tel Peter, “C…..” Wharf-road, Higham Ferrers. – R.N.V.R. (W.M.S.A.).
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SANDERS, Pte. Elsie Doreen, Oakley-road, Rushden. – (Ideal Clothiers).
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HANGER, Pte. Lolia Cecilia, 91, Westfield-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.P.C. (H. W. Chapman, Ltd.).
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TEBBUTT, Joyce Gladys Vera, Westfield-avenue, Rushden. – Women’s Land Army. (John….and Sons).
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Promotion
| KING, L.A.C. Eric Raymond, Cromwell-road, Rushden. - ….V.R. (R.I.C.S.) |
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24th July, 1942
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ALLEN, A.C.2 Leslie William, “Avondale,” Harvey-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Eaton and Co.).
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LINNITT, Eric Ernest, late of 8, Oswald-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Nutt and Co., Finedon).
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BIRD, A.C.2 Victor George, 27, St. Peter’s-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Parker Construction Co.).
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NUNLEY, Arthur Walter, 36, Tennyson-road, Rushden. – R.A.O.C. (B. Denton and Son).
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BURT, William, 4, Chester-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. (John White, Ltd.).
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PRICKETT, Gladys Mary, 67, Portland-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F. (C.W.S.).
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CLARKE, Annie, 2c, Newman-street, Higham Ferrers. (A. E. Wright, Ltd.)
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SMITH, Lce-cpl. William E., 18, Co-operative-row, Rushden. – London Welsh Regt. (Kirby, Higham Ferrers).
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DICKENS, Clarice Irene, 4, Trafford-road, Rushden. – A.T.S. (John White, Ltd.).
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WATTS, Gnr. Christopher Arnold, 95, Highfield-road, Rushden. – Royal Artillery (W. Sargent and Co.).
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LEITCH, A.C. 2 Alexander, 27, St. Peter’s-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Eaton and Co.).
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Promotion
| HOLMES, Cpl. Clement, “Park Leys,” Avenue-road, Rushden. – Parachute Battalion. |
Transfer
| NOBLE, Lce-cpl. Reginald, 3, Oval-road, Rushden. – Transferred from Beds and Herts Regt. To Royal Norfolk Regt. (John White, Ltd.). |
Discharge
| BRYANT, Sgt. John William, 25, Victoria-road, Rushden. – Discharged from R.A.F. |
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31st July, 1942
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BATES, Pte. John Albert, 63, Park-avenue, Rushden. – General Service Corps. (J. Bates).
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SMITH, A.C.W.2 Phyllis May, 8, Fletcher-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F., (R.I.C.S.).
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HARBOUR, Marine Kenneth F., 114, Highfield-road, Rushden. – Royal Marines. (Dentons).
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SPENCER, Pte. Jean, 78, Robinson-road, Rushden. – A.T.S. (John White, Ltd.).
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MARVIN, A.C.2. A. A., 25, St. Peter’s-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Strong and Fisher).
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Promotions
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AMBRIDGE, Cpl. Hugh, 11, Grove-road, Rushden. – Pioneer Corps.
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MIDDLETON, Cpl. Edith, Wharf-road, Higham Ferrers. – W.A.A.F. (John White, Ltd.).
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AMBRIDGE, Cpl. George, 11, Grove-road, Rushden. R.A.F.
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PERCIVAL, Cpl. L. W., 97, Rushden-road, Wymington. – R.A.S.C.
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FOSTER, Cpl. A., 10, Midland-road, Rushden. – Signals.
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PRATT, Sergt. Joan, 5, Westfield-place, Rushden. – A.T.S. (Pooles).
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GARRON, Cpl. Ronald, 66, Upper King’s-avenue, Higham Ferrers. – R.A.F.V.R.
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SHORTLAND, Sea./P.S.S.G. Donald, 20, Windmill-road, Rushden. – Royal Navy.
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GREAVES, Flight-Sergt. Margaret, Tennyson-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F. (John White, Ltd.).
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WATTS, L.A.C. Albert Edwin, 16, North End, Higham Ferrers. – R.A.F. (E. Woodley and Sons).
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JAQUES, Cpl. Ronald, 36, Bedford-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Own business).
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Transfer
| SHELLARD, Pte. David, 5, Hall-avenue, Rushden. – Transferred from Sherwood Foresters to Airborne Troops. |
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14th August, 1942
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DILLEY, Grace L., 150 Cromwell-road, Rushden. – N.A.A.F.I. (H. W. Chapman, Ltd.)
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MEAD, Pte. Dennis, 29, Harborough-road, Rushden. – General Service Corps. (G.P.O., Wellingborough).
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FREESTONE, A.C.2 John, Queen-street, Rushden. – R.A.F. (Coxton Shoe Co.)
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SANFORD, A.C.2 Peter F., 24, George-street, Higham Ferrers. – R.A.F. (E.C.W. Ltd., Irthlingborough).
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GOODE, Pte. Dennis, 8, Winchester-road, Rushden. – General Service Corps (R.I.C.S.).
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SMITH, O.S. Anthony W., Windmill Banks, Higham Ferrers. – Royal Navy. (R. Marriott, Ltd.)
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JOLLEY, A.C.2 Edward William, Queen-street, Rushden. – R.A.F. (A. Sanders, Ltd.).
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TEAR, Jack, 63, Cromwell-road, Rushden. – Royal Marines (……. & Co.)
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LAWSON, A.C.W.2 Connie, Wentworth-road, Rushden. – W.A.A.F. (John White, Ltd.).
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UPTON, Derrick, W., 18, Irchester-road, Rushden. – Fleet Air Arm (G.P.O.)
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MARRIOTT, A.C.2 Robert, Montague-street, Rushden. – R.A.F.V.R. (C. W. Horrell, Ltd.)
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WOOD, Alfred, 107, St. Margaret’s-avenue, Rushden. – R.A. (Liverpool and Victoria)
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MARTIN, A.C.2 W. T., 12 St. Peter’s-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F. (C.W.S.).
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WOOLLARD, Pte. Wm., 152, Rushden-road, Wymington. – R.A.O.C. (C. K. Woods).
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Promotions
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CROSS, Cpt. C. A., “Elbrita” …….-avenue, Rushden. – Coldstream Guards (J. White, Ltd.).
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FELCE, Flying Officer Peter, Wharf-road, Higham Ferrers. (Tecnic Boot Co.).
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DENTON, Cpl. Jack, 86, Irchester-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. (B. Denton and Son).
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NICHOLS, Staff-Sergt. Muriel Constance, 4, Alfred-street, Rushden. – A.T.S. (International Stores).
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21st August, 1942
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BIGLEY, A.C.2 Albert Edward, Gravely-street, Rushden. – R.A.F.V.R. (Pearl Assurance Co.).
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SMITH, A.C.2 Albert, 66, Harborough-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. Regiment (Selwood and Co.).
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DENTON, Derek, 12, Westfields-street, Higham Ferrers. – Royal Navy. (Gee, Walker and Slater).
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TRAVILL, Beryl, 14, Trafford-road, Rushden. – Y.M.C.A. (Bignells, Ltd.).
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KENDALL, Charles Lionel, 90, Highfield-road, Rushden. – Royal Marines. (John White, Ltd.).
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WRIGHT, Miranda P., High-street, Stanwick. – W.A.A.F. (P. W. Wills).
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LEESON, A.C.2 Denis Clifford, Irchester-road, Rushden. – R.A.F. Regiment. (W. W. Chamberlain and Sons).
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WILSON, Pte. Joan Ellen, 102 St. Margaret’s-avenue, Rushden. – A.T.S. (R. Tarry and Co.).
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MILLER, Frank Robert, “Oulton” Hall-avenue, Rushden. – The Army. (Water Board).
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Promotions
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ROBINSON, A/B Ken, 32, St. Margaret’s-avenue, Rushden. – R.A.F.V.R. (Jaques, decorator).
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Transfer
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LOVELL, Pte. John William, Glassbrook-road, Rushden – From Royal Artillery to R.A.O.C.
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