Henry, I do not know the precise circumstances of your death, but, as a former Lincolns soldier myself, doing my National Service during 1950-1951, I can still salute you as the brave soldier you undoubtedly were, who died in the service of his country and who was commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial in the Pas de Calais, together with 184 other members of our regiment.  Sadly, you had probably been involved in at least one of the several earlier Battles of Arras, and possibly more than one, but had survived this fighting, only to perish in the final advance to victory in Picardy and Artois between 8 August 1918 and the Armistice. 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.” I trust you were also 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 parents and other relatives and friends who mourned your sacrifice. Rest in Peace. Harry.

Henry Harrison