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Soldiers – Hutchinson Brothers – Three Years In Burma

November 1943

South Yorkshire Times, November 27th 1943

Three Years In Burma

Pte William Hutchinson (24), fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson of 58, Oak Road, Wath, has been in the Forces for four years, three of which have been in Burma.

He is now in India before joining the Forces Pte. Hutchinson was employed underground at Wath Main Colliery.

His brother George Edward Hutchinson (33), R.A.S.C. second son of Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson has spent over two years of his three years in the Forces in the Middle Est.

His wife and five children live at 1, Ellis Road, Newhill.

Another brother, Walter Hutchinson (26) who lives in 32, Warren Vale, Wath, had been in the Forces two years when he was recalled to his previous job in coal mining. He is married and has a baby daughter.