Charles, I am not aware of the precise circumstances of your death, nor what caused it, but, as a former soldier in the 1st Lincolns myself, doing my National Service in 1950-51 in the Suez Canal Zone, although very sad to read about your sacrifice, I am pleased to be given this opportunity to salute you as a brave soldier who lost his life in the service of his country in the severe fighting in the Ypres Salient in 1915-18, which mainly took place when you were facing the enemy in the Front Line trenches. Sadly, your remains were not recovered from the field of battle, so you were commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial where the Last Post is sounded every day by the local buglers. 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 parents and other relatives and friends who mourned your sacrifice.  Rest in Peace.  Harry.

Henry Harrison