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I take on board both comments, and will certainly explore the possibility that he had something to do with the lighthouse, although I suspect that the backdrop was coincidence.  Many thanks for your interest.
John

Thanks, Brian - I'm keen to follow up on any herrings, red or otherwise.  John

This query is associated with the uniform query earlier.  I've attached an enlargement of the medals on my grandfather's uncle's chest in the hope that someone might recognise them?  Unless I'm mistaken, medals worn on the right (left as you look at the image) usually signifies that they were awarded to another family member, such as a father or uncle.  Does anyone recognise either of these two?  Many thanks for your help.

Hi Sally - I know we're four years on from your last post, but my research has only just pulled up your great uncle, to whom I'm a 1st cousin 3x removed.  I found the regimental war diaries online, and, just in case you haven't, I can confirm that he was severely wounded on the 11th May 1916 during a reconnaissance of the trench system near Hulluch, not far from Loos.  It is reported that he died the next day, and, given that he's buried in Bethune, I think we can safely assume he was evacuated out to a field hospital there, where he died.
I wonder if you have a photograph of him?  I have spend nearly four years researching ancestors killed in WW1, and I try and find a photo if at all possible.  In June I am travelling from home (Shropshire UK) to France and Belgium to visit the graves and memorials of all that I have found.  Needless to say I have added your great uncle to the list, which is now 11.
John