James Hewitson
James Hewitson | |
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Born | 15 October 1892 Coniston, Lancashire |
Died | 2 March 1963 Ulverston, Lancashire |
Buried | Coniston Churchyard |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1914 - 1918 |
Rank | Corporal |
Unit | King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
James Hewitson VC (15 October 1892 – 2 March 1963) was an English man awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valor in the face of the enemy, bestowed upon British and Commonwealth forces.
Details
Born in Coniston, Lancashire, 15 October 1892,[1] he was a 25 years old lance-corporal in the 1/4th Battalion, The King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place, for which he was awarded the VC.
For most conspicuous bravery, initiative and daring in action.
In a daylight attack on a series of crater posts, L./Cpl. Hewitson led his party to their objective with dash and vigour, clearing the enemy from both trench and dug-outs, killing in one dug-out six of the enemy who would not surrender. After capturing the final objective, he observed a hostile machine-gun team coming into action against his men. Working his way round the edge of the crater he attacked the team, killing four and capturing one. Shortly afterwards he engaged a hostile bombing party, which was attacking a Lewis-gun post. He routed the party, killing six of them.
The extraordinary feats of daring performed by this gallant N.C.O. crushed the hostile opposition at this point.[2]
He died 2 March 1963 in Ulverston and is buried at St Andrew's Churchyard, Coniston.[3][4] His medal is privately held.[citation needed]
References
- ^ "King's Own Royal Regiment Museum". Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 15 January 2013.
- ^ "No. 31340". The London Gazette. 15 May 1919. p. 6084.
- ^ Gliddon 2013, p. 204.
- ^ Whitworth 2015, p. 10.
Bibliography
- Gliddon, Gerald (2013) [2004]. Spring Offensive 1918. VCs of the First World War. Stroud, Gloucestershire: The History Press. ISBN 978-0-7524-8730-4.
- Whitworth, Alan (2015). VCs of the North: Cumbria, Durham & Northumberland. Pen and Sword Books. ISBN 978-1473848221.
External links
- Location of grave and VC medal (Cumbria)
- James Hewitson at Find a Grave
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