FREDERICK ARTHUR RUSHWORTH
Born Haworth, West Yorkshire
Son of Frederick & Jane Rushworth
Commissioned Second Lieutenant into 6th Yorkshire Regiment
To Gallipoli on HMS Olympic 22/11/15
The 6th Yorkshire Regiment then moved to France 1/7/16
KIA F&F 29/9/16 during his battalion's attack on Hessian Trench & Stuff Redoubt on the Somme
Note: Captain A.C.T.White 6th Yorkshire Regt earned the Victoria Cross for his bravery at Stuff Redoubt 27/9/16 & 1/10/16 - Click here
Commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial
Also commemorated in the UK on West Lane Congregation & Sunday School War Memorial, Haworth, West Yorkshire
His Officers Papers exist at TNA but we have not checked them Ref: WO 339/34422
With copy of his Medal Index Card, ODGW & CWGC details plus a supporting research documentation
Condition: With 'WA' Woolwich Arsenal stamp, plus traces of glue & 2 flat mounting points on reverse, GVF
