Rushden Men Who Fought and Bled

Private C. C. Jackson, of the 7th Northants Regiment writes from hospital in France that he is getting on well with his wound, and that he hopes to be soon well enough to get to England. He had been in the Army 13 months and has only been in France two months. He was 21 years of age last May, and celebrated it by digging trenches. He is the son of Mr. Harry Jackson, of 7, Winchester-road.

Many in Rushden will be very sorry to hear of the death of Pte Cyril Jackson (Northants Regt), son of Mr & Mrs H Jackson of 7 Winchester-road Rushden. A letter of condolences signed by the sergeant and eight men of Pte Jackson's section contained the following striking passage:

"His memory will live with us forever. He was such a brave comrade, and he has done some splendid work, and it was owing to his good qualities that he was picked out last night for the patrol which ended so tragically. His splendid example has been taken up by us, and given us such spirit that we will fight to the bitter end to avenge poor Cyril's death". Pte Jackson met his sad end on July 6th. The late soldier enlisted in September 1914 and was wounded in the battle of Loos.

Rushden C.S.W. Victim - Pals' Striking Tribute - To the Late Private Cyril Jackson - 'His Splendid Example' - 'We Will Avenge Poor Cyril's Death'

Mr and Mrs H Jackson, of 7, Winchester-road, Rushden, have received news this week of the death of their son Pte Cyril Jackson, 15923, Northants Regt., in action in France. They received a letter dated July 8th, from nine of his chums as follows:-

"Dear Mrs and Mrs Jackson, - We wish to have been spared such a painful and sorrowful undertaking as this, but we, as poor Cyril's pals, felt we must write and express our deepest sympathy with you and family in the loss of your dear son and our best pal. None of us can realise that he has been taken from us, and all of us can truly sympathised with you from the bottom of our hearts. His memory will live with us for ever. He was such a brave comrade, and he has done some splendid work, and it was owing to his good qualities that he was picked out last night for the patrol, which ended so tragically. His splendid example has been taken up by us, and given us such spirit that we will fight to the bitter end to avenge poor Cyril's death. We enclose a letter which came this morning, our Orderly Corporal sends his apologies for opening it. He had done so to get your address before he found out that I was writing. I can assure you the letter has not been opened by anyone. And now I don't think I can say much more. I hope by now you have received all details from our company Officer. The undermentioned all hope you will be spared as much suffering and all sign their names as a deep token of respect to our old pal, Cyril - A H George (writer), G C Bud, C Jones, F George, H Gilbert, S Cook, T H Bell, R P Cooper, G F Bird."

Pte Cyril Jackson enlisted in September, 1914 being at the time an employee at the C.W.S factory, Rushden. He was wounded once at the Battle of Loos and was then invalided home for a short period. He was 22 years of age, and was well liked in Rushden by all who knew him.

Rushden Man's Work - Appreciated by His officer - The Late Pte Cyril Jackson - Sympathy With His Parents

Mr and Mrs H Jackson, of Rushden, have received the following letter expressing sympathy with them in the death of their son, Pte Cyril Jackson (reported in last week's "Rushden Echo").

"It is with the greatest sorrow that I have to tell you that your son was killed on the night of Friday, July 7th, whilst on patrol. He was shot through the heart and died instantly. He was buried the next day by the chaplain in the regimental cemetery. I cannot tell you what a loss he is to us every day. I had known him myself since September, 1914, and he has always been one the most cheerful and best men in the company. Out here he has done invaluable work both as sniper and on patrol. He was one of the men we could least easily spare, but you will have the satisfaction of knowing that he died, as he always wanted to, in action and at work. I am enclosing an unfinished letter that was found in his pocket. The rest of his effects will be sent in due course. With the deepest sympathy with you in your sorrow, I remain, Yours sincerely, AB Cox, Lieut (O.C. 'C' Co)."

Mr and Mrs H Jackson and Family wish to thank all kind friends for the kind tokens of sympathy they have received in the sad loss of their dear son and brother, Cyril, who was killed while serving his King and country.

Brave Rushden Soldier Killed

Many in Rushden will be very sorry to hear of the death of Pte C Cyril Jackson (Northants Regiment), son of Mr and Mrs H Jackson, of 7 Winchester-road, Rushden. A letter of condolence signed by the sergeant and eight men of Pte Jackson's section contained the following striking passage: "His memory will live with us for ever. He was such a brave comrade, and he has done some splendid work, and it was owing to his good qualities that he was picked last night for the patrol which ended so tragically. His splendid example has been taken up by us, and given us such spirit that we will fight to the bitter end to avenge poor Cyril's death." Pte Jackson met his end on July 6th. The late soldier enlisted in September 1914, and was wounded in the battle of Loos.