John, I am not aware of the circumstances of your death, but, as a former soldier in the Lincolns myself, doing my National Service in 1950, 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. I understand that many of the fallen were collected from 20 temporary cemeteries for re-burial in Cologne. Your funeral took place at Cologne Southern Cemetery, where 30 other members of our regiment were buried. I trust that that the Guard of Honour at your funeral service fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Cologne, I also trust that you were commemorated on your home town war memorial. My sympathy to your father and to other relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.  

Henry Harrison