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Hannaford, Harold William Crimp

Service number:
43612
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Squadron Leader
Unit:
High Frequency Direction Finding Station Leeming, Royal Air Force
Awarded on:
June 2nd, 1943
Citation:
"As Senior Accountant Officer and Entertainment Officer, Squadron Leader Hannaford rendered outstanding service. His efforts on behalf of the personnel of this station have been unceasing, and he has been successful in building up and maintaining orchestras, bands and concert parties which are second to none. His work in connection with the improvement of the cinema, the stage and general entertainments have been of the highest order. His efforts have been greatly appreciated by all ranks, and have been a great uplift to morale and happiness generally."

Published in the London Gazette, dated 2nd June 1943.
Mentioned in Dispatches

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