The Rushden Echo, 16th April, 1943, transcribed by Gill Hollis
One of Four - Rushden Soldier’s Death in North Africa
After having served in North Africa for only a month, Pte. Amos Brown, of the Army Catering Corps, attached to an anti-tank regiment, died of wounds on March 28th. The official news was received last Friday by his wife, who before her marriage 2½ years ago was Miss Cora Hale, at 22, Lancaster-street, Higham Ferrers.
Pte. Brown was the son of Mr. W. Brown and the late Mrs. Brown, of 44, Spencer-road, Rushden. Aged 26 years, he had been serving for three years and was formerly employed by Messrs. Allebone and Sons, boot manufacturers, Rushden. Three of his brothers are in the Army.
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