Soldier Record
Learo Aylmer Henry Hackett
Contributed by: L Nelson, on 2008-11-10
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Learo Aylmer Henry |
| Surname | Hackett |
| Year of Birth | 1884 |
| Year of Death | 1918 |
| Regiment | Royal Munster Fusiliers |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Ballycumber, King's County, Ireland |
Learo Aylmer Henry's Story
Eldest son of Edward Augustus & Emilie Hackett of Castle Armstrong, Ballycumber, Co Offaly, Ireland. Served with the Royal Munster Fusiliers and was a Captain, 10th Battalion Royal Irish Rifles.
Served with distinction in Battles of Messenes, Ypres (3rd), Cambrai, St Quintin-Amiens 1918. Supplement to the London Gazette, 17 Sept 1917: Award of Military Cross: "For conspicuous gallantry & devotion to duty in commanding his company during an attack. In conjunction with another company he knocked out an enemy strong point, capturing 30 officers & 70 other ranks, also 5 machine guns. Throughout the day he set a splendid example of leadership."
Killed in action at Ypres 24 April 1918, interred at Minty Farm Cemetery, Langemark, Belgium.
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