I am sorry that I do not know your Christian name, which is how I like to address my former comrades in our regiment. I do not know the precise circumstances of your death, but, as a former Lincolns soldier myself, doing my National Service in 1950 with the 1st Battalion, I can still salute you as the brave soldier you undoubtedly were, who died in the service of his country. Chocques Military Cemetery, in the Pas de Calais, 4 km north of Bethune, was where you and seventeen other members of our regiment were laid to rest. Since many of the graves at Choques were brought in from other local cemeteries after the Armistice and the cemetery was used by the No 1 CCS for those of our comrades whose wounds proved fatal, I cannot be sure exactly where you suffered your mortal wound in the fighting.  I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. 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.”   In addition to your gravestone at Chocques, you are also remembered every year at the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, when the parade is at the attention while the Queen’s Colour and the National Standard are dipped in salute as the Last Post is sounded. I offer my sympathy to your relatives who mourned your sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Harry.

Henry Harrison