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. You were laid to rest in the summer of 1917 in Bully-Grenay Communal Cemetery, British Extension, 20 km north of Arras, where 7 other members of our regiment also were laid to rest. I can but quote the memorial hymn again, “All you had hoped for, all you had you gave to save mankind – yourself you scorned to save.”  I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Bully-Grenay, I trust that you were also commemorated on your home town war memorial. My sympathy to your relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.  

Henry Harrison