James HutchinsonVC (9 July 1895 – 22 January 1972) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was serving with the British Army during the First World War at the time of the award.
For most conspicuous bravery. During an attack on the enemy's position this soldier was the leading man, and, entering their trench, shot two sentries and cleared two of the traverses. After our object had been gained and retirement ordered, Private Hutchinson, on his own initiative, undertook the dangerous task of covering the retirement, and he did this with such gallantry and determination that the wounded were removed into safety. During all this time this gallant soldier was exposed to fierce fire from machine-guns and rifles at close quarters.[1]
james, hutchinson, james, hutchinson, july, 1895, january, 1972, english, recipient, victoria, cross, highest, most, prestigious, award, gallantry, face, enemy, that, awarded, british, commonwealth, forces, serving, with, british, army, during, first, world, t. James Hutchinson VC 9 July 1895 22 January 1972 was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces He was serving with the British Army during the First World War at the time of the award James HutchinsonBorn 1895 07 09 9 July 1895Top Bank Radcliffe LancashireDied22 January 1972 1972 01 22 aged 76 Torquay DevonAllegiance United KingdomService wbr branch British ArmyRankCorporalUnitThe Lancashire FusiliersBattles warsWorld War IAwardsVictoria CrossHutchinson was 20 years old and a private in the 2 5th Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers 55th West Lancashire Division British Army on 28 June 1916 when his actions in Ficheux France earned him the Victoria Cross His citation reads For most conspicuous bravery During an attack on the enemy s position this soldier was the leading man and entering their trench shot two sentries and cleared two of the traverses After our object had been gained and retirement ordered Private Hutchinson on his own initiative undertook the dangerous task of covering the retirement and he did this with such gallantry and determination that the wounded were removed into safety During all this time this gallant soldier was exposed to fierce fire from machine guns and rifles at close quarters 1 He later achieved the rank of corporal Notes edit No 29740 The London Gazette Supplement 9 September 1916 p 8870 References editGliddon Gerald 2004 2012 VCs of the First World War Cambrai 1917 The History Press ISBN 978 0 75 247668 1 Location of grave and VC medal Devonshire Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James Hutchinson VC amp oldid 1189788825, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
