THE DEATH IN ACTION OF
PRIVATE WRIGHT

Writing a most sympathetic letter to Mrs. Wright, of Gillan Street, Knottingley, in reference to the death of her late husband, Private H. Wilkinson says;

"Accept my deepest sympathy, also that of my comrades. It was a sad blow to us when we heard of your noble husbands death. He and I were such good chums that next to yourself, perhaps, I feel his loss as much as anyone. He often used to speak to me about his dear wife and children and blame himself for ever leaving them and what he would do when he got back home again. But it was not to be. In the trenches he has often set an example to his comrades by his coolness and 'daring' under fire and he won for himself the high respect of all ranks."

"Your loss is ours also. You lose a noble and loving husband, I a good and trustful chum, and the nation a brave soldier. May God give you help and comfort in your trouble."

From The Pontefract and Castleford Express October 12th 1917

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