Rushden Victim of the War - Death of Pte HF Gunn - Formerly of Raunds, Fatally Wounded

We regret to report that Mrs H F Gunn, who resides with her mother, Mrs B Cumberpatch, of 117 Cromwell-road, Rushden, has received official news that her husband, Pte Horace F Gunn, of the Durham Light Infantry died on Feb. 16th from wounds received in action.

The first intimation of Pte Gunn's death was sent to Mrs Gunn by Lance-Corpl W Binks, who wrote under date Feb. 26th as follows:-
"Just a line or two to tell you the sad thing that happened to Horace. I am sorry to tell you that he has been killed. We all feel the loss of a good chum. He was a very willing lad and all his mates thought a lot of him. I thought it was my duty to let you know. I myself have been out here nearly two years now, and think myself lucky."

The late Pte Gunn was 22 years of age, and was only married six months ago, whilst home on his last leave. He was a Raunds man and being a Territorial prior to August 4th, 1914, was called up at the outbreak of hostilities. He proceeded to the Western front on August 30th last year, and up to the time of receiving the wounds which caused his death he had come through unscathed.

The late Pte Gunn was the second son of Mr and Mrs William Gunn of Hill-street, Raunds, who have also received information from headquarters of their son's demise.

Another son, Herbert Gunn, who is aged 18 years, joined the Colours on Wednesday.

The news of Pte Gunn's death has come as great shock to his parents and widow, and much sympathy is felt with them in the grievous loos they have sustained.

Raunds - Soldier’s Death—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gunn have received news that their son, Pte. Horace Gunn, Durham Light Infantry, died on February 16th, from wounds received in action. Pte. Gunn was 22 years of age, and was only married six months ago, whilst home on his last leave. He was a member of the Territorial Force prior to August 4th 1914, and was called up at the outbreak of hostilities. He went out to France on August 30th last year, and up to the time of receiving the wounds which caused his death he had come through unscathed. Mr. and Mrs. Gunn have another son serving in the Forces.

In Memoriam - Impressive Service at Rushden Street War Shrine

A very impressive service was held at the Cromwell road, "Roll of Honour" on Sunday evening as a last tribute of respect and honour to the memory of Privates Matthews, Wills and Gunn, of Cromwell-road, Rushden who died on the field of battle during the recent fighting.

The service was well attended, and was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. Percy Robson. Members of the Church Lad's Brigade were present. The hymns "Thy will, not mine O Lord," "On the resurrection morn," and "Abide with me" were sung very feelingly. A short address was delivered by the Rector, and at the close of the service the National Anthem was sung and the "Last Post" sounded by the Bugle Party of the C.L.B.