Henry Letham

Henry was Killed in Action during the Battle of Ypres, 28th September - 2nd October 1918. This was part of the Final Advance in Flanders, 28th September - 11th November 1918 : The British Second Army and Belgian Army combine and finally break out of the Ypres salient. More ground is gained in a day that in the entire Passchendaele offensive of a year before. The offensive continues through fighting in the Courtrai area and eventually well across the Scheldt. Henry was formerly with the Highland Light Infantry (36520). Henry's Reburial Form states Henry had a Memorial Cross at the Buttes New British Cemetery Memorial, Polygon Wood near the town of Zonnebeke. This is due to "no remains found". According to the Reburial Form 3 other men from the same Company are remembered there with Henry (see photos). See photos for Henry's Medal Index Card, his Army Register of Soldiers Effects, his Service Medal and Award Rolls, his CWGC Grave Registration, his name on the Tyne Cot Memorial Panel List, his name on the Tyne Cot Memorial x 2, the Machine Gun Corps Cap Badge, Henry's Pension Records x 2 and an aerial view of the Tyne Cot Cemetery and Memorial.