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John Hannah | |
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Born | Paisley, Scotland | 27 November 1921
Died | 7 June 1947 Markfield, Leicestershire, England | (aged 25)
Buried | St Jame's Churchyard, Birstall, Leicestershire |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Royal Air Force |
Years of service | 1939–1942 |
Rank | Flight Sergeant |
Service number | 652918 |
Unit | No. 83 Squadron |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
John Hannah, VC (27 November 1921 – 7 June 1947) was a Scottish airman and a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.