| James Hewitson | |
| Birth Date: | 15 October 1892 |
| Death Date: | 2 March 1963 |
| Birth Place: | Coniston, Lancashire |
| Death Place: | Ulverston, Lancashire |
| Placeofburial: | Coniston Churchyard |
| Serviceyears: | 1914 - 1918 |
| Rank: | Corporal |
| Branch: | British Army |
| Unit: | King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment |
| Battles: | World War I |
| Awards: | Victoria Cross |
James Hewitson VC (15 October 1892 - 2 March 1963) was an English man awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for valor in the face of the enemy, bestowed upon British and Commonwealth forces.
Born in Coniston, Lancashire, 15 October 1892,[1] he was a 25 years old lance-corporal in the 1/4th Battalion, The King's Own (Royal Lancaster) Regiment, British Army during the First World War when the following deed took place, for which he was awarded the VC.
He died 2 March 1963 in Ulverston and is buried at St Andrew's Churchyard, Coniston. His medal is privately held.