Date of birth:

April 28th, 1923 (Prescott/Ontario, Canada)

Date of death:

October 5th, 2016

Service number:

J.86018

Nationality:

Canadian

Kenneth Hanna was born in Prescott, Ontario but spent the majority of his childhood in Brockville. He was the oldest of four children and worked as an apprentice tool- maker after graduation from High School. In 1941, Kenneth Hanna joined the Airforce and became a Hawker Typhoon pilot.

He married Jacqueline Adele Banks, the widow of Patrick Denson Roy in 1962.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Flying Officer

Unit:

No. 181 Squadron, Royal Air Force

Awarded on:

March 2nd, 1945

Citation:
"This officer has completed a large number of varied sorties, including many armed reconnaissances over the battle area in the West. He has displayed a high standard of leadership, skill and courage and has contributed materially to the success of the squadron. In December, 1944, he flew one of a formation of aircraft detailed to attack enemy vehicles in the St. Vith area. In a most spirited engagement two tanks and 12 mechanical vehicles were destroyed. Throughout, Flying Officer Hanna set a fine example by his skill and resolution."

Published in The London Gazette, dated March 2nd, 1945.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• - Fourth Supplement to The London Gazette of 27th February 1945, Issue 36964, dated 2nd March 1945
  - Veterans Affairs Canada