I am sorry that I do not know your Christian name, which is how I like to address my former comrades -in -arms.  I do not know the precise circumstances of your death, but, as a former soldier myself, doing my National Service in 1950-51, I can still salute you as the brave young soldier you undoubtedly were, who died in the service of his country.  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.”   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 and friends who mourned your sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Harry.

Henry Harrison