James Hardacre KPM

Died =>27 April 1917

Force => Lancashire Constabulary

Rank =>Police Constable

Age =>34

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.