Sergeant William Hannaford
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of birth: 1882-03-21
Place of birth: Edinburgh Scotland
Next of kin: Elizabeth Hannaford, Wife, Broomhills, Prestonpans, Scotland
Marital status: no data
Occupation (attested): Carpenter
Occupation (normalized): Carpenter, General
Address:
Broomhills, Prestonpans, Scotland
Date of death:
1918-09-29
Cause of death:
Died in war, unknown cause
Buried:
Terlincthun British Cemetery, IV. D. 24.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 132812
Highest Rank:
Sergeant
(13th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Sergeant, 13th Battalion, Infantry (Army).
- Private, 73rd Battalion, Infantry (Army).
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Description: For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He handled his men with great skill, and succeeded in capturing 23 prisoners. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative.
Date of award: 1917-05-11
Source: London Gazette, Mitchell & Riddle
Military Medal
Date of award: 1917-09-12
Military Medal First Bar
Date of award: 1918-11-11
Source: 13th Battalion War Diary for that date.
RESEARCH INFORMATION
LAC ID:
442000
Service file: B4019-S030
Uploader's Notes: Husband of Elizabeth Hannaford, of Broomhills, Prestonpans, East Lothian. Had served with the 1st Battalion King's Own (R.L.) Regiment, British Army. Husband of Elizabeth Hannaford, of Broomhills, Prestonpans, East Lothian. M.M. and Bar.
Sergeant, Army, Canadian Infantry, 73rd Battalion, "C" Company, No 10 Platoon,
Sergeant, Army, Canadian Infantry, 73rd Battalion, "C" Company, No 10 Platoon,
Uploader's Research notes: [Sergeant Army Canadian Infantry 13th Battalion Not specified Army Canadian Infantry 73rd Battalion Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry during a raid on the enemy's trenches. He handled his men with great skill, and succeeded in capturing 23 prisoners. He set a splendid example of courage and initiative. Military Medal Bar to Military Medal ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-11-29
Last modified: 2013-07-20