Link: Northamtonshire Regiments.

[rebekahm28]

No I dont, do you actually have it?  I couldnt even imagine seeing it, that would be so amazing.  If you do and could email a copy or attach a link, I'd be eternally grateful!!

[seahall]

Hi Steve, Rebekahm.

I know Steve's might be a better copy, here is the article until
Steve puts up his.

The original image is clearer.

Sandy

[Stebie9173]

That's the one... Here's my copy. Take your pick...

(The "sensational manner" refers to the way they found out the news, not his death itself)


He is mentioned again in December 1915 regarding the settlement of his "estate" of £24 8s 3d to his pal, Miss Trusler's brother whom he served with.


Great moustache....

[seahall]

This is possibly a portion of his medal card.

Sandy

[seahall]

If you do not have it a link to his info on the CWGC, Rebekahm

http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=1610889

137a Wellingborough Road, wasn't that the old St Edmunds Hospital,
previously the "Northampton Workhouse"

Sandy

[rebekahm28]

Thankyou so, so much.  I had never thought an obituary would exist, let alone know where to look for it; he had such a hard life and so did his siblings, its good to see that someone was bothered in the end. I really appreciate this. x

PS, yes it was the hospital attached to the workhouse. His father died in 1899 and his stepmum and sister stayed in the workhouse as far as I can see.

[Stebie9173]

I suppose that considering his humble origins it is rather ironic that Sgt Durden left quite a sizeable sum in his will by the value of money of the day... (over £1,000)


I believe that Private H "Trussler" would be No. 12924 Harry Trusler, who enlisted on 31-8-1914, went to France to join 1st Battalion on 10-2-1915, was wounded at Loos with 1st Battalion  (noted in the Times of 27-10-1915) and transferred to Class "P" Army Reserve on 22-6-1917, being discharged from the Army six months later on 30-1-1918 and granted Silver War Badge No. 211815.


From the Northampton Independent of 25-12-1915:


Steve.

[rebekahm28]

Steve, I hope you do this professionally because you and Shane are a mine of knowledge!  I have an inkling that Richard wasnt in touch with his family or at least not close to them (although he was listed as living with his brother in 1911), hence leaving the money to a fellow comrade.  I think he wasnt receiving mail from anyone, so Harry Trussler asked his sister to write.....Im glad Richard at least had someone to befriend him, I feel so close to this family.  Anyway sorry for rambling on!  I never shut up given half a chance.  Thankyou for this, what a day this has been! Have a lovely Christmas.

[Stebie9173]

No, I'm not a professional...


Just got back in and checked online and I note Harry Trusler has extensive records in both the "Service Records" and "Pension Records" online in the collection of a not uncommon Genealogy site... The latter Pension record has pages to either side of the Index mark. Hary Trusler received an 8" wound to his back from flying shell fragments which gave him problems into the 1920s.


The service record even contains a note regarding monies received from Sgt Durden's estate.


Steve.