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William Hannaford

In memory of:

Sergeant William Hannaford

September 29, 1918
France

Military Service

Service Number:

132812

Age:

36

Force:

Army

Unit:

Canadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment)

Division:

13th Bn.

Citation(s):

Military Medal, London Gazette No. 4597 dated 11 May 1917 "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He opened fire with his machine gun on two parties of the enemy, thereby securing the successsful withdrawal of his own party at a critical time." Distinguished Conduct Medal

Honours and Awards:

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Additional Information

Born:

March 21, 1882
Edinburgh, Scotland

Enlistment:

October 4, 1915
Montreal, Quebec

Husband of Elizabeth Hannaford, of Broomhills, Prestonpans, East Lothian, England.

Commemorated on Page 423 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY
Pas de Calais, France

Grave Reference:

IV. D. 24.

Location:

TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY is situated on the northern outskirts of Boulogne. From Calais follow the A16 to Boulogne and come off at Junction 3 and follow the D96E for Wimereux Sud. Continue on this road for approximately 1 kilometre when the TERLINCTHUN BRITISH CEMETERY will be found on the left hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of William Hannaford– Photo taken from "A Short History and Photographic Record of the 73rd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, Royal Highlanders of Canada" Page 30. "C" Company. No. 10 Platoon.

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