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Robert Hannah

Lance Corporal

46th Battalion

Medals Earned

  • British War Medal
  • 1914-15 Star
  • Victory Medal

Tree Information

  • Species: Ulmus X holl. Purpurescens
  • Planted By: Miss F. Kenworthy
  • Plaque: 3236

Additional Info

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Biography

Samuel Robert Hannah was born in Ballarat and on 21st July 1915 he enlisted from Brown Hill when he was 33 years old, unmarried and a labourer. He joined the 58th Infantry Battalion with Regimental No. 2655. Later he transferred to the 46th Infantry Battalion. He was wounded during the fighting at Messines, and died on 8th June 1917. He is buried in Bailleul Communal Cemetery, France.
Tree No. 3236

Location in Ballarat Avenue of Honour