William, I am not aware of the circumstances of your death, but, as a former National Service member of the infantry 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. Sadly, you fell on the first day that the Gordons were in action on the Western Front. We read that the enemy infantry thought that they were facing machine gun fire but all you were using were your reliable old rifles.  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 parents and other relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.

Henry Harrison