William, 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 laid to rest with 20 other members of our regiment in Dartmoor Cemetery, Becordel-Becourt, south-east of Albert on the Somme. Most of the deaths of your comrades buried here took place in the skirmishing between the units holding the line and the opposing enemy, which preceded the great attack on the 1st of July 1916 when so many others of our regiment lost their lives. Nevertheless, I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Dartmoor, I also trust that you were commemorated on your home town war memorial. My sympathy to your widow, parents and other relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.  

Henry Harrison