Aubers Ridge Hero - The late Pte. R. Wilson
This photo is of Private R. Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs. S. Wilson, of Cromwell-road, Rushden, who was killed in action at Aubers Ridge. He was first reported wounded, but, as reported, in our last week’s issue, was subsequently notified as killed.

Rushden Parents Want News

News is wanted of Pte. Reg. Wilson, of the 1st Northants Regt., who, it is supposed, was wounded in the great charge made on Sunday week by that regiment. Several Rushden soldiers write that he was wounded, but nothing is certain. Any details would be welcomed by Mr. Wilson, of 168, Cromwell-road, Rushden.

News of Rushden Man Wanted by His Parents - Wymington Soldier Wounded

Mr and Mrs Wilson, of 168 Cromwell road, Rushden, are anxious for news concerning their son, Pte Reg Wilson, of the 1st Northamptons, who it is feared was wounded in the great battle of Aubers Ridge on Sunday May 9th. A postcard was sent to Pte Wilson by a friend and it has been returned marked "Unable to trace, wounded."

Pte Harry West (Wymington), of the same regiment, who himself is wounded and is in hospital, has written to say that Pte Wilson was wounded almost as soon as he went into action. Pte West gave his pal a drink of water and was then compelled to leave him.

Mr and Mrs Wilson, who are naturally worried concerning their son, would be grateful for any details concerning him.

Rushden Parents Want News

News is wanted of Pte Reg Wilson of the 1st Northants Regt., who it is supposed was wounded in the great charge made on Sunday week by that regiment. Several Rushden soldiers write that he was wounded, but nothing is certain. Any details would be welcomed by Mr Wilson of 168, Cromwell road, Rushden.

Rushden Soldier Killed Private Reg Wilson Meets With a Hero's Death

We sincerely regret to record the fact that news has been received in Rushden of the death at the front of yet another of Rushden's gallant sons, viz., Pte A R Wilson ("Reg"), of the 1st Northants Regt., son Mr and Mrs Stephen Wilson of 168, Cromwell-road, Rushden. It is also known by his parents that Pte Wilson took part in the great battle on May 9th, since which time they have received no communication from him. As time went on his parents, having heard he had been wounded, communicated with the War Office and in reply received a letter asking for the communication giving the information and stating that further inquiries would then be made. On July 2nd Mr Wilson received a letter from the Infantry Record Office, Warley, stating that Pte Wilson was killed in action on May 9th, and this sad news was confirmed from the War Office subsequently.

The late Pte Wilson, who before his enlistment worked for Messrs. Bull and Clayton, boot manufacturers, Rushden, joined the colours on September 3rd 1915. He was sent to the front about the middle of January. The late Pte Wilson was but 18 years of age, and much sympathy is felt with the bereaved parents, who feel their loss very keenly, but have pride in the fact that their son has given his life for King and country.

Evening Telegraph, Thursday 26^th August 1915, transcribed by John Collins.

Another Rushden Soldier Killed

We have to report the death of another Rushden soldier – a victim of the Aubers Ridge, Pte Reg Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Wilson, of Cromwell road, took part in the great encounter, and as nothing definite was heard of him afterwards, Mr Wilson communicated with the War Office. He was informed that his son was wounded, but on further enquires being made Pte Wilson was finally reported to be killed. This sad news did not come through until as late as July. Pte Wilson joined the colours in September 3rd last and went to the front in January. He was only 18 years old.