William Petty

William Petty was a man who served in World War I. However, he sustained some injuries including his left arm being blown off and was brought to the makeshift hospital in Miffield Hall. Whilst there, he struck up a connection with VAD nurse Rose Haywood, whom he called his 'Angel'. Secretly, he was her favourite patient but refused to reciprocate his flirting attempts. Rose held his hand and comforted him as he drew his last breath in the summer of 1918.

Book appearances

 * Spring Comes to Emmerdale