Basic Details Surname Hardacre Forenames James Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Died Honours KPM Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Police Unit (Primary - Stated) Lancashire Constabulary Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Constable Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Civilian Unit (Primary - Our reference) Police Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Police Constable Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death Church Country of burial England Year of death 1917 Month of death April Day of death 27 Age at death 34 Manner of death as stated Killed by an explosion while fighting a fire at a munitions factory at Church Manner of death reference Other