I am sorry that I do not know your Christian names.  I do not know the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier myself, doing my National Service in 1951-52, I can still salute you as the brave soldier you undoubtedly were, who lost his life in the service of his country in the severe fighting in the Salient. Sadly, your remains were not recovered from the field of battle, so you were commemorated on the Menin Gate, together with other members of your regiment. 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.” 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 also trust that you were commemorated on your home town war memorial. I offer my sympathy to your relatives and friends who mourned your sacrifice.  You are in our Lord God’s hands now.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.

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