John Hannah (VC)

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John Hannah
Sergeant John Hannah c. 1940
Born(1921-11-27)27 November 1921
Paisley, Scotland
Died7 June 1947(1947-06-07) (aged 25)
Markfield, Leicestershire, England
Buried
St James Churchyard, Birstall, Leicestershire
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
BranchRoyal Air Force
Service years1939–1942
RankFlight Sergeant
Service number652918
UnitNo. 83 Squadron
ConflictsSecond World War
AwardsVictoria 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.

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