Private James M Hawes, 241176
- Batt - 11
- Unit - Northumberland Fusiliers
- Section -
- Date of Birth -
- Died - 15/06/1918
- Age -
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Source: Leicestershire War Memorials Project. James was born in Coalville and was the son of John Hawes- he had two brothers and three sisters.
He enlisted in Coalville and had served with the 1/5th Northumberland Fusiliers as 5/4916 before joining the 11th Bn under service number 241176.
He was killed in action on the 15th Jume 1918 and was awarded the British War and Victory Medals.
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Submitted by F. Tilley 2016
Leicestershire Project Findings
- Conflict - World War I
- Burial Place - Plot 3, Row E, Grave 1, Magnaboschi British Cemetery
- Birth Place - Coalville
Research from Michael Doyle's Their Name Liveth For Evermore
- Unit - Northumberland Fusiliers
- Cause of death - KILLED IN ACTION
- Burial Commemoration - Magnaboschi British Cem., Italy
- Enlisted - Coalville, Leics
- Memorial - ST. PETERS CHYRD. MEM., BARDON HILL, LEICS
