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Rushden Echo, 9th April 1915, transcribed by Kay Collins
Higham Ferrers Soldier – Dies from Wounds
Buried with Three Hundred Comrades
We sincerely regret to report that Lance-Corpl. H. Underwood, of the 2nd Northants Regt., whom we recently reported wounded, has now succumbed to his injuries. The sad news was conveyed to his mother in a letter from the chaplain, as follows:
No 7 Casualty Clearing Station, B.E.F.
1/4/15
Dear Mrs Underwood,
I have great sorrow in sending this letter of bad news. Your son began to sink rapidly yesterday and finally passed away in the early hours of this morning. He was able to read your letter, and that, with that of his wife, comforted and cheered him. He was a very brave man and made a splendid patient. He fought hard to live, but his wound would not allow this.
He was buried today among 300 of his comrades, and throughout the service we were thinking and praying for all his loved ones at home.
He sent his dear love to you, and it will comfort to you to know that he did not suffer greatly towards the end, and the doctors and nurses did all in their power for him. I have just written to his wife, breaking the news to her. With all sympathy,
Your sincere friend,
W.J. Arrowsmith, C.F.
Lance-Corpl. Underwood joined his Majesty’s forces six years ago, and before proceeding to the front he was allowed 48 hours leave, and spent it with his wife at Plymouth. His wife had not seen him for three years. He leaves a widow and one little boy.
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