Rushden Soldier's Silence - No News from Private G Wrighton

It is assumed by his relatives the Private George Wrighton (Rushden), of the Bedfords, is at the front, but no news has been received for nearly eight weeks. The last message he sent was from a camp in England and was to the effect that he was moving and that no further correspondence must be sent to him until he wrote again. The War Office have been communicated with, but no reply has yet been received.

Rushden Soldier's Long Silence News Forthcoming? 'Rushden Echo' to the Rescue

Through the instrumentality of the "Rushden Echo" it is possible that news will be received from Pte George Wrighton (Rushden), of the Bedfords. Seeing a report in last week's "Rushden Echo" that nothing had been received by his parents as to the welfare of Private Wrighton, another Rushden soldier, Pte C Magee, writes to say that the Company to which Pte Wrighton belonged has suffered losses. Pte Magee gives a name and address of someone who may be able to enlighten Mr and Mrs Wrighton as to their son's well being. The writer further states that he has undergone an operation on his arm.

No Confirmation of Rushden Private's Wounds

With regard to the report given by Private Harry Parker that Private George Wrighton of Rushden, was wounded, Mrs Wrighton of Cromwell road, his mother, informs us that she has received no message of confirmation from him or the War Office.