Awarded the VC for his heroism on 21 August 1917, age 30, while serving in the 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force. "He coolly led his men against a strong point, displaying courage and personal bravery of the highest order. His daring action and determined leadership ensured success. (Lens, France)". Freemason at: №3527, Canada Lodge.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Hill Hanna, VC
Commemorated ati
Freemason VCs - W5 - Hanna, Herring, Huffam
Robert Hill Hanna, 21 August 1917, Age 30, 29th Battalion, Canadian Expeditio...
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Commander James White
Full name James Keaney White. Took command of HMS Peruvian in October 1814. Sailed to Bermuda and in June 1815 took Major Percy with the Waterloo Dispatch from Ostend to Broadstairs and on into Lon...
1 memorial
ORP Grom
Former Destroyer in the Polish Navy. ORP stands for Okret Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej (Ship of the Polish Republic).
1 memorial
Imperial Camel Corps
Formed in 1916. At its height there were 4,150 men and 4,800 camels. 3 of the 4 battalions were disbanded in mid-1918. The 2nd Battalion was disbanded in May 1919.
Group, Animals, Armed Forces, Australia, Egypt, India, Israel/Palestine, New Zealand
1 memorial
Fifth Army
The British Reserve Army was formed in May 1916 and renamed as the Fifth Army in October 1916. It formed part of the British Expeditionary Force which fought in France and Flanders during WW1. Co...
1 memorial
A. T. Chambers
Resident of Willesden who volunteered and died in the Anglo Boer War, 1899-1900.
War dead, Other war
1 memorial