Personal info
- Name: James HUTCHINSON
- D.O.B: 9th Jul, 1895
- D.O.A: 28th Jun, 1916
- D.O.D: 21st Jan, 1972
- Award: Victoria Cross
- Occupation at time of action: Private, 2/5th Battalion The Lancashire Fusiliers
Near Ficheux, France 28 June 1916
28 June 1916
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The First World War 1916
The First World War 1916
On 28 June 1916 there was a further VC action at Ficheux, south-west of Arras, the location of Private A H Procter’s gallant act on the 4th
Citation
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.