I am sorry that I do not know your Christian name. 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. On September the 18th 1918 the British 3rd and 4th Armies opened the attack on Gauche Wood in heavy rain. In severe fighting we read that “the Lincolns carried Vaucelette Farm” and later we also read that “the Lincolns with other troops entered Gauche Wood and fought a hard battle”.  It was in this hard fighting that you lost your life. You were laid to rest with 8 other members of our regiment in Gauche Wood Cemetery, Villers-Guislain. I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Gauche Wood, 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