Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

No. 37 Squadron, South African Air Force

Awarded on:

January 30th, 1945

"This officer has .displayed the highest standard of keenness and devotion to duty in air operations. He has participated in very many sorties as navigator and his ability has contributed in good measure to the successes obtained. In November, 1944, he took part in an attack on a target in Yugoslavia. Whilst over the area, Captain Hahn was struck by a piece of shrapnel and seriously injured. Although bleeding profusely and in great pain, this gallant officer refused attention until he had given his pilot a course for home. Later, he was given morphia to ease his pain but he still persisted in helping to navigate the aircraft to base. On landing Captain Hahn was taken immediately to hospital where it was discovered that he had sustained a fractured pelvis. This officer displayed courage, fortitude and devotion of the highest order."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)