James Hardacre

James Hardacre KPM

Died

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27 April 1917

Age

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34

Rank

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Police Constable

Force

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Lancashire Constabulary

Cause

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Fire

Duty Status

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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.