Herbert Edward Hannaford

Private Herbert Edward "Mick" Hannaford
22 Jun 1921 - 02 Oct 2009
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Biography

Mick was the eldest son of Corporal Frank Hannaford and his wife Mabel (nee Williams). He married Margaret Emmett in 1945.

Postings
Unit or location Role Posted from until
Brixham Patrol Patrol member 29 Aug 1940 03 Dec 1944
National ID
WFEC 220/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
29th August 1940
Occupation

Metal worker

Address
Nut Tree Cottage, The Follies, Milton Street, Brixham, Devon
Other information

Herbert, often known as “Mick” (from Mickey Mouse !) worked at Philip & Son Shipyard at Noss on the banks of the River Dart alongside John Baker. Mick survived when Noss was bombed 18th September 1942 killing 20 men and women including his uncle John Martin.

Post war he went on to join the Royal Navy and the family moved to Yate, near Bristol.

References

TNA ref WO199/3391

1939 Register

Cyril "Bill" Hannaford and Auxilier John Baker