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LEADGATE

Hart, J.R., Pte., 1917

Photo: Brian Pirrie

In Leadgate St. Ives Churchyard is the Commonwealth War Grave with a private headstone of 393109(1532) PrivateJames R. Hart serving on H.M.H.S. " Asturias" Royal Army Medical Corps who died 21/03/1917.

Son of William and Elizabeth Hart, of 2, Southcross St., Leadgate. Born at Saddleworth, Yorks.

The headstone reads:-

Pte., J.R. Hart R.A.M.C.
dearly beloved son of
William and Elizabeth Hart
of Leadgate
who was drowned at sea
22nd March 1917 aged 24 years

Loved by all

James R. Hart is remembered at Leadgate on L65.02, L65.03 and L65.09


The CWGC entry for Private Hart

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk