M. E. Clifton James M. E. Clifton James Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 8 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. This was used by British intelligence as part of a deception campaign during the Second World War. Clifton James was born in Perth, Western Australia, the youngest son of notable Australian public servant John Charles Horsey James and his wife Rebecca Catherine Clifton. After serving in the Royal Fusiliers during the First World War, and seeing action at the Battle of the Somme, he took up acting, "starting at 15 shillings weekly with
James E. Hayes 1898 after an accident caused a rupture. His condition was severe and an operation was needed. On February 8, 1898 Hayes died from complications caused from peritonitis. His funeral was held Friday, February 11. A memorial service was held on March 6, 1898, at St. Margaret's Church in Dorchester, Massachusetts. James E. Hayes James E. Hayes (August 10, 1865 – February 8, 1898) was the third Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus from March 2, 1897 to February 8, 1898. Hayes was also a Democrat Massachusetts State Representative in 1893. He represented Suffolk County's District 3. James E. Hayes