George, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier in the 1st 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. You were one of the members of our regiment who were either killed in action or were mortally wounded on the first few days of the Battle of the Aisne in cold and stormy weather. It must have been absolutely terrible to have to face the fire of the German machine guns and the explosions of the heavy artillery shells and mortars when you attacked before dawn on the 14th of September, and you were just one of the British losses of over 10,000 killed and wounded during the battle. You were laid to rest with six other members of our regiment in Vailly British Cemetery near Soissons. I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Vailly, I also trust that you were commemorated on your home town war memorial. My sympathy to your relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.  

Henry Harrison