We sincerely regret to report that Mr and Mrs F Sherwood, of 8a Albion-place, Rushden, have received unofficial news that their son, Pte W Sherwood, of the 7th Northants Regt, was killed in action on Sunday, Nov. 14th.

The sad news is sent by Capt Edgar R Mobbs, who is in command of the deceased soldier's company, so it may be taken as true.

Furthermore, Pte Frank Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Smith, of High-street, Rushden, has written to his parents confirming the news contained in Capt Mobbs's letter and added the information that he saw Pte Sherwood buried in a cemetery near where he fell.

Capt Mobbs write under date Nov 14, as follows: "I am sorry to have to tell you that your son, Pte William Sherwood, was killed in action this morning. I know what a blow it will be to you, and I am so sorry for you. He was shot a 7.30 this morning, and was brought down to the dressing station behind our lines, and was at once seen by a doctor. I myself went to see him about 9.30, and he died quite quietly whilst I was there. I have had all his things collected and sent to you, and have arranged to have him buried tomorrow morning. We were making a cross this afternoon, and I have arranged for a parson to come and bury him. It must help you to think he died doing his duty for his King and Country."

The late Pte Sherwood only enlisted during midsummer this year, and he had been at the front about five weeks when he met his death. Prior to leaving Rushden he worked at Messrs. Fred Knight and Sons. He was 20 years of age, and would have celebrated his 21st birthday on Dec 12th.

Two of the deceased soldier's brothers are serving in His Majesty's forces - Pte J Sherwood and Pte B Sherwood of the 7th Battalion, who is also in the County Regiment and who expects to leave for the front shortly.

Rushden Soldier Killed

We regret to report the death of Pte. William Sherwood, of the 7th Northants Regt., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Sherwood, of 8a, Albion-place, Rushden. Early in the week letters were received from Pte. Sherwood himself, but on Wednesday a letter came to Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood from the captain of the deceased’s company, stating that their son was killed in action on November 11th. The deceased soldier joined the Army this year, and had only been in France five weeks when he met his death. He formerly worked at the boot factory of Messrs. F. Knight and Son, Rushden. Much sympathy will be felt with the bereaved relatives.

The official intimation of the death of Pte. W. L. Sherwood of Rushden, has just been received and states that he was killed in action on November 11th. We publish the photo of the late Pte Sherwood elsewhere in this issue.

Killed In Action - Captain Edgar Mobbs' Tribute to a Rushden Hero

Pte William Sherwood (7th Northants), son of Mr and Mrs Fisher Sherwood, Albion-place, Rushden was killed in action on November 11th. The following letter was sent to the relatives by Capt. Edgar R. Mobbs (7th Northants):- "Dear Mrs Sherwood - I am so sorry to have to write to tell you that your son Pte. W. Sherwood, was killed in action this morning. I know what a blow it will be to you and I am so sorry for you. He was shot at 7.30 this morning and was brought down to our dressing station behind our lines, and was at once seen by a doctor. I myself went to see him at 9.30, and he died quite quietly whilst I was there. I have had all his things collected and sent to you and have arranged to have him buried tomorrow morning. We are making a cross this afternoon, and I have arranged for a parson to come and bury him. It must help you to think he died doing his duty for his King and Country."