Horace, 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 1950-51, while sad to read of your sacrifice, 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 in the severe fighting in the Ypres Salient. 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.” You were laid to rest in Tuileries British Cemetery, 3km east of Ypres.  I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. Anyone visiting your grave, with the wind in the right direction, might just be able to hear the sounding of the Last Post each day by the local buglers at the Menin Gate, which can certainly be considered as including you. I also trust you were commemorated on your home town war memorial.  But 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 father and other relatives and friends who mourned your sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Harry.

Henry Harrison