Robert, I am not aware of the circumstances of your death, but, as a former soldier in the 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 on the Somme in the service of his country. Your funeral took place at Auchonvillers Military Cemetery, where 10 other members of our regiment were buried. I trust that that the Guard of Honour at your funeral service fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Auchonvillers, I also trust that you were commemorated on your home town war memorial. My sympathy to your mother and to other relatives who mourned your sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Harry
Henry Harrison