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 young soldier who lost his life in the service of his country. You were laid to rest in Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, on the Somme, where six other members of our regiment also were laid to rest. Since the Cemetery was considerably enlarged when many other graves were concentrated here, I do not know in which one of the many engagements on the Somme you were mortally wounded. 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 Caterpillar Valley I trust that you were also commemorated on your home town war memorial. I offer my sympathy to your father and other relatives who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.  

Henry Harrison