Service Details
Name:
 HACKETT
Given Name:
 LEARO AYLMER HENRY
Initials:
 L A H
Rank:
 Captain
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Regiment:
 Royal Irish Rifles
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Unit:
 10th Bn.
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Former Regiment:
 formerly Royal Munster Fusiliers
Date of Death:
 1918-04-24
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Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Decorations:
 M C
Citations:
 LG Sup 17 September 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and 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 and 70 of other ranks, also five machine guns. Throughout the day he set a splendid example of leadership."
Additional
Information:
Son of Edward A. and Emilie Elliott Hackett, of Castletown, Ballycumber, King's Co. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Commemoration
Country:
 Belgium
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Locality:
 Langemark-Poelkapelle, West-V.
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Cemetery:
 MINTY FARM CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 III. A. 7.

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