Rushden Airman Drowned in Middle East

Mr. Arthur White, of 105, Washbrook-road, Rushden, has received an official letter stating that his brother, A.C.1 Frederick White, R.A.F., who had been serving in the Middle East since February, has been drowned. No further details are given.

A.C. White, who was aged 21, joined the R.A.F. in January, 1941, had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White since the death of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John White.

A keen footballer, he had played for several seasons with the Intermediate Old Boys F.C., and also took an interest in cricket.

He was employed in the clicking department of Messrs. Denbros Ltd.

Airman Drowned - Rushden Man’s Death Reported From Middle East

On Tuesday afternoon Mr. Arthur White, of 105, Washbrook-road, Rushden, received an official letter informing him that his brother, A/C 1 Frederick White, who had been serving in the Middle East since January, had been drowned. No further details were given.

Airman White, who was 21, and joined the R.A.F. in January, had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur White since the death of their parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. (name missing) White, and was engaged to Miss Joyce Hartwell, of Higham Ferrers. A keen footballer, he had played for several seasons with the Intermediate Old Boys’ F.C., and also taken an interest in cricket. He was employed in the clicking department of Messrs. Denbros.