Bill I. Hann

Home Town: Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador Conflict: World War II Branch: Army

  • Bill Hann (front row, centre) and comrades in the 166th (Newfoundland) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, North Africa, January 1943. Mr. Hann's brothers Harold (top row, first from left) and Vic (top row, first from right) are also in the photograph.
  • Bill Hann (centre) and his brother Vic (at left) taking tea at a Salvation Army hostel in London, England, 1940.
  • Bill Hann, shortly after enlistment in Corner Brook, Newfoundland, 1940.
  • A train, carrying the first draft of enlistees from western Newfoundland, leaving Corner Brook, May 12, 1940. Bill Hann is waving from the front of the train.
  • Letter sent to Sir Anthony Eden, the British Secretary of State for War, by Gunner Bill Hann on June 15, 1944. The letter holds Sir Anthony to his promise to address any complaints from Newfoundland military personnel. Gunner Hann's letter was read in the House of Commons and Newfoundlanders were granted home leave shortly thereafter.
Bill Hann (front row, centre) and comrades in the 166th (Newfoundland) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery, North Africa, January 1943. Mr. Hann's brothers Harold (top row, first from left) and Vic (top row, first from right) are also in the photograph. Bill I. Hann
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