John, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, whether it was a Blighty wound, or whether it was by accident or illness, 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 NCO who lost his life in the service of his country. You were laid to rest in Scartho Road Cemetery where 50 other members of our regiment also were buried. I trust that the Guard of Honour at your graveside fired the traditional salute to a fallen comrade. In addition to your gravestone at Grimsby, I trust that you were also commemorated on the Grimsby war memorial. My sympathy to your widow, parents and other relatives who mourned your sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Harry.
Henry Harrison