I am sorry, but I do not know your Christian name, which is how I prefer to address the brave soldiers I am commemorating. I am not aware of the circumstances of your death, but, as a former National Service infantryman myself, I am pleased to be given this opportunity to salute you as a brave soldier who lost his life in the service of his country on the very first day the Gordons were engaged in the fighting on the Western Front. You resisted the enemy attack, using only rifle fire, when the enemy infantry thought they were facing machine gun fire. I trust that the Guard of Honour at your funeral service fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade.  I also trust that you were commemorated on your home town war memorial. My sympathy to your daughter and to other relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.

Henry Harrison