Nine Elms British Cemetery, Belgium
London Gazette of 21st October
1918
His citation reads:
“For conspicuous gallantry and
devotion to duty. This NCO was in charge of a Lewis
gun team when the enemy delivered a heavy attack. He
manoeuvred his team under severe fire to a good position
whence he commanded their approach, and working his
guns with great gallantry and utiring energy, he inflicted
such casualties that he materially assisted in holding
up the hostile advance.”
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Sergeant Harry Leonard James, DCM
1st Battalion, Royal Guernsey Light
Infantry
22/03/1918
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Awarded for the battle of Doulieu
Son of Henry and Emily James, of London.
Born at London. Enlisted at Guernsey.
Died of wounds, aged 20 years
Commemorated on:
Island (Bailiwick) Memorial, St Peter Port, Guernsey
Commonwealth
War Graves Commission Record
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