MEMBERS of the Brampton Branch of The Royal British Legion paid tribute to one of the town’s soldiers on the 100th anniversary of his death.

Henry ‘Harry’ Scott Riddell died on July 27, 1920 as a result of the injuries he sustained in the First World War - he was the last of the 67 men of the town who died in the conflict.

A ceremony with social distancing measures took place on the Monday with family members present.

The graveside service at Brampton Old Church, was led by the Honorary Padre to Brampton’s legion branch, the Rev Rachell Williams, the Eulogy was read by vice chairman Tim Cheetham and the Act of Remembrance was carried out by chairman Paul Blake and standard bearer Paul Murray.

A poppy wreath and flowers were laid by his great niece Lily Hopkins.

Harry was a descendant of the Scott family, notable for generations of Reivers.

His family farmed Brampton Fell Farm and he was brought up in Moss House.

His father was Colonel of the Belted Will Rifle Volunteers where Harry served pre-war under his command.

At the outbreak of war, he enlisted with the East Lancashire Regiment during a visit to his brother in Manchester.

Harry’s lungs were severely damaged by gassing during the war and he never really recovered.

He married his wife Sally on the outbreak of war and on demob became the landlord of Brampton’s White Lion.

He remained unwell and Sally in effect ran the inn.

His lungs were always compromised and he died at the age of 38.

She never remarried and they had no children together.