James Hardacre KPM
Died
:
27 April 1917
Age
:
34
Rank
:
Police Constable
Force
:
Lancashire Constabulary
Cause
:
Fire
Duty Status
:
On Duty
Killed by an explosion at a fire in a munitions factory at Church when, aware of the grave danger, he courageously remained at the scene, closing a magazine door and attaching a hose to fight the fire. Posthumously awarded the King’s Police Medal for Gallantry.